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Deming, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98244

Whatcom County, Washington — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,001
2/sq mi
$67,159
Median income
$447,000
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Deming pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98244 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98244 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1250.4 square miles in Deming, Whatcom County, Washington. The area is home to 3,001 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98244 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98244 sits at $67,159 (26% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $44,164. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.4%. On housing, the median home value is $447,000 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,006 per month, and 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98244 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98244 sits relative to Washington and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 98244

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98244.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98244, Deming, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,001

Population

1250.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98244?

50.7

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 8.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$67,159

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$44,164

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98244 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,159 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,966

Total Housing Units

1,270

Occupied Units

696

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$447,000

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,006

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+15.5%

YoY Change (2024)

374

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+274%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98244 have increased 15.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +274% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +10.8% 248
2020 +2.0% 253
2021 +17.1% 296
2022 +15.5% 342
2024 — 374

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 83 business establishments in ZIP 98244, employing approximately 910 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,198,000.

83

Businesses

910

Employees

$27.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 24.1%
Accommodation and food services 11 13.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 9.6%
Retail trade 8 9.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 6 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.8%
Manufacturing 3 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Whatcom County Deming, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98244 in? ▼
ZIP code 98244 (Deming) is located in Whatcom County, Washington. Whatcom County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/whatcom-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98244? ▼
ZIP code 98244 in Deming, WA has a population of 3,001 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98244? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98244 is $67,159, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98244? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98244 is $447,000, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98244? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98244 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98244? ▼
ZIP code 98244 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 910 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98244? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98244 are: Construction (20), Accommodation and food services (11), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98244? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98244 increased by 15.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 274%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98244? ▼
In ZIP code 98244, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98244? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98244 is 31.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98244? ▼
In ZIP code 98244, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98244? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98244 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Deming, WA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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