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98248

Washington · 28,498 residents · 71.8 sq mi
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ZIP 98248 is home to 28,498 people in Whatcom County. Median home value sits at $589,600. 77% of homes are owner-occupied. Median household income runs $91,060, well clear of the $82,259 US median. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Headcount has barely moved since 2024. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Whatcom County, 98248 ranks 6th by median household income.

$91,060
US average: $82,259
$46,916
US average: $44,673
$589,600
US average: $376,019
33.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
71.8 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
22.8%
Age 65+
18.1%
49.4%
50.6%
2.81 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic75%(21,372)
Black0.5%(134)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(2,711)
Asian6.5%(1,865)
Other8.5%(2,416)
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
6.5
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
LOWEST6TH 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 98248?

ZIP code 98248 has about 28,498 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98248?

The typical household in ZIP code 98248 earns about $91,060 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 98248 expensive?

In ZIP code 98248, the median home is worth about $589,600, and the typical rent is about $1,469 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 98248?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 98248 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98248?

About 10.3% of people in ZIP code 98248 live below the federal poverty line.

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