98247 ZIP Code – Everson, Washington
ZIP code 98247 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Everson, Washington, within Whatcom County with a population of approximately 8,468 residents. The median household income is $72,240 — near the Washington average and near the national average. The median home value of $458,400 is well above the national average, with 72.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,176 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 5.9%, which is above the U.S. rate. An estimated 9.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 35.3, below the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 98276, 98295, 98264.
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ZIP 98247 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98247 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,468 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $72k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $458k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,176 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.3 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.7% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98276 – Nooksack
- 98295 – Sumas
- 98264 – Lynden
- 98226 – Bellingham
- 98266 – Maple Falls
- 98225 – Bellingham
- 98240 – Custer
- 98248 – Ferndale
- 98229 – Bellingham
- 98220 – Acme
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98276 | NOOKSACK | 1,564 | $76,125 |
| 98295 | SUMAS | 3,033 | $91,060 |
| 98264 | LYNDEN | 22,334 | $90,147 |
| 98226 | BELLINGHAM | 45,703 | $71,943 |
| 98266 | MAPLE FALLS | 3,983 | $50,980 |