ZIP Code 98244
ZIP Code Tabulation Area in Whatcom County, Washington.
- Population
- 3,080
- Median household income
- $83,958
- Median home value
- $431,900
+13.0%’19–’23
+29.6%’19–’23
+38.9%’19–’23
Covering part of Whatcom County, Washington, ZIP Code 98244 has about 3,080 residents. The median household income of $83,958 is in line with the Whatcom County median ($80,989).
From 2019 to 2023, ZIP Code 98244's population grew 13.0% from 2,725 to 3,080, while its median gross rent rose 29.9% from $832 to $1,081.
The largest age group is 65 to 74, 17.8% of residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents are the largest group, 80.3% of the population.
Demographics
ACS 2019–2023- Population
- 3,080
- Median age
- 53.8 yrs
- Median household income
- $83,958
- Median home value
- $431,900
- Median gross rent
- $1,081
- Housing units
- 1,893
- Homeownership rate
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%
Trends
ACS 5-year · 2019–20232,7253,080
$64,763$83,958
$310,900$431,900
$832$1,081
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,725 | $64,763 | $310,900 | $832 |
| 2020 | 3,483 | $42,324 | $326,900 | $859 |
| 2021 | 3,244 | $68,750 | $339,700 | $941 |
| 2022 | 3,284 | $77,557 | $408,600 | $1,170 |
| 2023 | 3,080 | $83,958 | $431,900 | $1,081 |
Each year is a US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimate ending that year.
Age distribution
Under 53.7%
5 to 178.4%
18 to 243.9%
25 to 3414.8%
35 to 446.1%
45 to 5414.5%
55 to 6416.8%
65 to 7417.8%
75 and over13.9%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 113 | 3.7% |
| 5 to 17 | 259 | 8.4% |
| 18 to 24 | 121 | 3.9% |
| 25 to 34 | 457 | 14.8% |
| 35 to 44 | 187 | 6.1% |
| 45 to 54 | 447 | 14.5% |
| 55 to 64 | 518 | 16.8% |
| 65 to 74 | 549 | 17.8% |
| 75 and over | 429 | 13.9% |
Race & ethnicity
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,472 | 80.3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.1% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 268 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 35 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 21 | 0.7% |
| Two or more races | 259 | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15 | 0.5% |
Educational attainment (age 25+)
No high school diploma6.2%
High school graduate29.9%
Some college or associate's37.7%
Bachelor's degree17.7%
Graduate or professional degree8.4%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| No high school diploma | 161 | 6.2% |
| High school graduate | 774 | 29.9% |
| Some college or associate's | 976 | 37.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 459 | 17.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 217 | 8.4% |
Commute to work
- Mean travel time to work
- 28 min
Drove alone63.7%
Carpooled12.1%
Public transit1.7%
Walked1.3%
Bicycle0.0%
Worked from home13.2%
Other means7.9%
How workers get to work
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 824 | 63.7% |
| Carpooled | 157 | 12.1% |
| Public transit | 22 | 1.7% |
| Walked | 17 | 1.3% |
| Bicycle | 0 | 0.0% |
| Worked from home | 171 | 13.2% |
| Other means | 102 | 7.9% |
Travel time
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 390 | 34.8% |
| 15 to 29 min | 141 | 12.6% |
| 30 to 44 min | 245 | 21.8% |
| 45 to 59 min | 260 | 23.2% |
| 60+ min | 86 | 7.7% |
Households
- Average household size
- 2.47
- Poverty rate
- 10.3% (311 of 3,033)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Family households | 697 | 55.9% |
| Nonfamily households | 549 | 44.1% |
Housing
- Median year structure built
- 1991
Occupancy
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupied | 1,246 | 65.8% |
| Vacant | 647 | 34.2% |
Tenure (of occupied units)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 1,092 | 87.6% |
| Renter-occupied | 154 | 12.4% |
1-unit, detached86.2%
1-unit, attached1.3%
2 to 4 units0.1%
5 to 19 units3.2%
20 or more units3.2%
Mobile home & other6.0%
Units in structure
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 1,632 | 86.2% |
| 1-unit, attached | 24 | 1.3% |
| 2 to 4 units | 2 | 0.1% |
| 5 to 19 units | 61 | 3.2% |
| 20 or more units | 61 | 3.2% |
| Mobile home & other | 113 | 6.0% |
Geography
- ZCTA
- 98244
- Land area
- 464 sq mi
- Water area
- 5.06 sq mi
- Center point
- 48.7725, -121.9096
Counties this ZIP covers
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21- Largest by population
- Most densely populated
- Highest median household income
- Highest median home value
- Most affordable home values
- Highest median gross rent
- Cheapest median gross rent
- Oldest by median age
- Youngest by median age
- Most college-educated
- Highest poverty rate
- Lowest poverty rate
- Highest homeownership rate
- Lowest homeownership rate
- Longest commutes
- Shortest commutes
- Largest households
- Newest housing
- Oldest housing
- Fastest-growing (2019–2023)
- Fastest-shrinking (2019–2023)