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98247

Washington · 9,115 residents · 66.7 sq mi
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ZIP 98247 is home to 9,115 people in Whatcom County. About 26% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $564,400. 73% of homes are owner-occupied. People stay put here: 93% were in the same home a year ago. The poverty rate is 8.0%, under the national 12.5%. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Whatcom County, 98247 ranks 8th by median household income.

Population
9,115
Median income
$88,724
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,289
US average: $44,673
Median home value
$564,400
US average: $376,019
Bachelor's+
25.6%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
66.7 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Median age
36.6
Under 18
24.8%
Age 65+
18.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Avg household
2.94 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(6,232)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(2,198)
Asian2.6%(237)
Other4.8%(442)
Diversity Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
Owner-occupied
72.8%
Renter-occupied
27.2%
Median gross rent
$1,197
Median year built
1983
Afford Score
6.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Whatcom County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST8TH OF 16HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
98220$92,266
98225$63,941
98226$79,375
98229$90,945
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 98247?

ZIP code 98247 has about 9,115 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98247?

The typical household in ZIP code 98247 earns about $88,724 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 98247 expensive?

In ZIP code 98247, the median home is worth about $564,400, and the typical rent is about $1,197 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 98247?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 98247 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98247?

About 8.0% of people in ZIP code 98247 live below the federal poverty line.

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Whatcom County

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024