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 Low-density area
- $67,159
- Median income Near-median income area
- $447,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Deming pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd 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 covers 1250.4 square miles in Deming, Whatcom County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,001 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98244 reports a modest median household income of $67,159 (26% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,164. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 0.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $447,000 (13% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,006; 92.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Washington and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 98244.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98244
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Deming, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98244.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 98244?
50.7
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
3.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$44,164
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98244 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Deming, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,159 25th percentile higher than 25% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,966housing units
1,966
Total Housing Units
1,270
Occupied Units
696
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$447,000
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98244, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,001 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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