98247 ZIP Code — Everson, WA
Whatcom County, Washington
ZIP code 98247 is located in Everson, Washington, within Whatcom County. It covers approximately 66.73 square miles and serves a population of 8,468 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.
About ZIP code 98247
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $458,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $72,240. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,468
population
66.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98247 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98247
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98247. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Everson | Acceptable |
| Everson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98276 Nooksack (1.9 mi)
98264 Lynden (4.9 mi)
98295 Sumas (5.3 mi)
98226 Bellingham (9.9 mi)
98266 Maple Falls (11.9 mi)
98244 Deming (13.3 mi)
98248 Ferndale (13.3 mi)
98240 Custer (13.7 mi)
98225 Bellingham (13.9 mi)
98229 Bellingham (15.3 mi)
98220 Acme (16.1 mi)
98230 Blaine (16.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,468 |
| Population density | 127 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 66.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 48.8998 |
| Longitude | -122.3231 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 360/564 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.9% | 37.7% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 33.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.5% | 23.7% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 5.1% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
8,468
Population
127
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$72,240
Median household income
$29,929
Per capita income
$458,400
Median home value
$1,176
Median monthly rent
69.3%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
2,231
Housing units
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
309
Under 5
261
389
5–9
329
345
10–14
292
194
15–19
163
377
20–24
319
595
25–34
503
545
35–44
459
441
45–54
372
279
55–59
236
321
60–64
270
552
65–74
465
211
75–84
178
34
85+
29
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,139 | 25.3% |
| 18 and over | 6,329 | 74.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,469 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.8%
Hispanic or Latino
13.1%
Other race
8.9%
Two or more races
7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.5%
Asian
2.4%
Black or African American
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,315 | 64.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,276 | 13.1% |
| Other race | 871 | 8.9% |
| Two or more races | 774 | 7.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 242 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 231 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.9% | 37.7% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 33.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.5% | 23.7% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 5.1% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
0.5%
$10k–$15k
6.2%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $72,240 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
3.1%
$200k–$300k
12.2%
$300k–$500k
37.8%
$500k–$1M
35.7%
$1M+
4.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $458,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,176 |
| Owner occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter occupied | 30.7% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 73.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 11.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% |
| 3 or more | 42.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.1% |
| Electricity | 41.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Wood | 12.5% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,778 | 57.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 245 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 539 | 17.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 517 | 16.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,069 | 34.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 989 | 32.1% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.1% | 22.4% |
| Married | 56.0% | 58.8% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
31.1%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
12.7%
Bachelor's degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 91 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 208 | 9.7% |
| Elementary school | 927 | 43.2% |
| High school | 334 | 15.5% |
| College / grad school | 588 | 27.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.0%
Professional & management
13.1%
Agriculture & mining
12.8%
Construction
10.4%
Other services
10.1%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Retail trade
5.8%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Public administration
4.0%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.2% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 13.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.0% |
| Government | 12.0% |
| Self-employed | 8.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Carpool | 14.7% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 4.2% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
Poverty
All people
13.2%
Under 18 years
18.9%
18 and over
11.3%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
26.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.7% |
| Retirement income | 27.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| High blood pressure | 28.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 17.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Depression | 28.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 459 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 14.2% |
| 65 and over | 26.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.4% |
| Public insurance | 43.0% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,898 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 511 | 6.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 458 | 5.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 38 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,523 | 88.8% |
| Born in same state | 7,379 | 87.1% |
| Born in different state | 5,294 | 62.5% |
| Foreign born | 144 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 945 | 11.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 360 | 38.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,017 | 12% |
| English | 889 | 10.5% |
| Polish | 331 | 3.9% |
| Italian | 330 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 271 | 3.2% |
| Irish | 67 | 0.8% |
| German | 65 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 31 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.4% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98247
What city is ZIP code 98247 in?
ZIP code 98247 is primarily assigned to Everson, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98247 in?
ZIP code 98247 falls within Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98247?
The median home value in ZIP code 98247 is $458,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 98247?
ZIP code 98247 has an estimated population of 8,468 residents, with a density of 127 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98247?
The median household income in ZIP code 98247 is $72,240, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98247 in?
ZIP code 98247 observes the PST timezone.