98276 ZIP Code — Nooksack, WA
Whatcom County, Washington
ZIP code 98276 is located in Nooksack, Washington, within Whatcom County. It covers approximately 0.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,564 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.
About ZIP code 98276
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $405,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,125.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
1,564
population
0.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98276 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98276
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98276. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Nooksack | Acceptable |
| Nooksack | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98247 Everson (1.9 mi)
98295 Sumas (4.2 mi)
98264 Lynden (4.5 mi)
98266 Maple Falls (11.4 mi)
98226 Bellingham (11.5 mi)
98240 Custer (13.5 mi)
98248 Ferndale (13.9 mi)
98244 Deming (14.3 mi)
98225 Bellingham (15.5 mi)
98230 Blaine (16.6 mi)
98229 Bellingham (17.2 mi)
98220 Acme (17.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,564 |
| Population density | 2,203 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 48.9278 |
| Longitude | -122.3203 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 360/564 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.3% | 37.7% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.5% | 33.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.5% | 23.7% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 5.1% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
1,564
Population
2,203
People per sq mi
32.5
Median age
$76,125
Median household income
$37,130
Per capita income
$405,400
Median home value
$1,565
Median monthly rent
86.6%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
515
Housing units
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
75
Under 5
72
63
5–9
60
61
10–14
59
31
15–19
29
35
20–24
34
164
25–34
158
109
35–44
104
64
45–54
61
40
55–59
39
46
60–64
44
84
65–74
81
26
75–84
25
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 430 | 27.5% |
| 18 and over | 1,134 | 72.5% |
| 65 and over | 216 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 32.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.5%
Hispanic or Latino
10.7%
Other race
6.9%
Two or more races
6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,322 | 75.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 187 | 10.7% |
| Other race | 121 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 115 | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.3% | 37.7% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.5% | 33.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.5% | 23.7% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 5.1% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
0.4%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
2.1%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
25.1%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
21.9%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $76,125 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
2.5%
$100k–$150k
0.2%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k–$300k
13.2%
$300k–$500k
54.5%
$500k–$1M
27.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $405,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,565 |
| Owner occupied | 86.6% |
| Renter occupied | 13.4% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
| Single-family detached | 93.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 20.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% |
| 3 or more | 36.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.2% |
| Electricity | 15.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Wood | 3.4% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 333 | 59.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 39 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 73 | 13.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 116 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 234 | 41.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 124 | 22.1% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.7% | 17.2% |
| Married | 59.0% | 64.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
32.4%
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 20 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 28 | 7.6% |
| Elementary school | 213 | 57.6% |
| High school | 43 | 11.6% |
| College / grad school | 66 | 17.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
19.5%
Education & healthcare
17.2%
Professional & management
9.9%
Construction
9.5%
Agriculture & mining
8.6%
Retail trade
8.4%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Public administration
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Other services
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.5% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.8% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.7%
Under 18 years
19.3%
18 and over
8.9%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 17.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.6% |
| High blood pressure | 25.5% |
| High cholesterol | 27.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.0% |
| Binge drinking | 22.3% |
| No physical activity | 17.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 31.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.8% |
| Visited dentist | 62.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 70 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 46.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.6% |
| Public insurance | 41.6% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,417 | 90.6% |
| Spanish | 21 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 21 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,446 | 92.5% |
| Born in same state | 1,390 | 88.9% |
| Born in different state | 939 | 60.0% |
| Foreign born | 56 | 3.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 118 | 7.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 62 | 52.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 170 | 10.9% |
| Polish | 138 | 8.8% |
| French | 136 | 8.7% |
| Italian | 132 | 8.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 36 | 2.3% |
| Irish | 33 | 2.1% |
| German | 14 | 0.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98276
What city is ZIP code 98276 in?
ZIP code 98276 is primarily assigned to Nooksack, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98276 in?
ZIP code 98276 falls within Whatcom County, Washington.
Is ZIP code 98276 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 98276 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98276?
The median home value in ZIP code 98276 is $405,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 98276?
ZIP code 98276 has an estimated population of 1,564 residents, with a density of 2,212 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98276?
The median household income in ZIP code 98276 is $76,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98276 in?
ZIP code 98276 observes the PST timezone.