Everson, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98247
Whatcom County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,072
- 55/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,724
- Median income Above-median income area
- $564,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Everson pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 55
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98247 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98247 (Everson, WA) rose +10.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 322.0 in 2023 to 354.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98247 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Everson, Whatcom County, Washington, home to 9,072 residents across 164.9 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98247 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,724 (2% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,289. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $564,400 (10% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,197; 72.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Whatcom County, so 98247 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 98247
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Everson, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98247.
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 21
Transportation and warehousing
21 establishments
- Retail trade 18
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 18
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Manufacturing 16
Manufacturing
16 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 98247, Everson, 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
9,072
Population
164.9
Area (sq mi)
55
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98247?
36.6
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
13.4%
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?
$88,724
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$35,289
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98247 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Everson, 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)
$88,724 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
3,285housing units
3,285
Total Housing Units
3,092
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$564,400
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,197
Median Rent
1983
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
+10.1%
YoY Change (2024)
355
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+255%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98247 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +255% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 249 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 284 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 329 |
| 2023 | -2.2% | 322 |
| 2024 | +10.1% | 355 |
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 223 business establishments in ZIP 98247, employing approximately 1,553 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,200,000.
223
Businesses
1,553
Employees
$80.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 57 | 25.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98247 vs 98276 →
ZIP 98247 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98226
Bellingham (98226)
41,235 residents
- 98264
Lynden (98264)
18,893 residents
- 98247 9,072
Everson (98247)
9,072 residents
- 98295 2,409
Sumas (98295)
2,409 residents
- 98276 450
Nooksack (98276)
450 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98247 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98247 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98264
Lynden (98264)
$103,638 median income
- 98295
Sumas (98295)
$98,965 median income
- 98276
Nooksack (98276)
$97,159 median income
- 98247
Everson (98247)
$88,724 median income
- 98226
Bellingham (98226)
$79,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98247 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98247, 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 (9,072 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 98247 in?
ZIP code 98247 (Everson) 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 98247?
ZIP code 98247 in Everson, WA has a population of 9,072 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98247?
The median household income in ZIP 98247 is $88,724, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98247?
The median home value in ZIP 98247 is $564,400, which is 103% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98247?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98247 is White at 72.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98247?
ZIP code 98247 has 223 business establishments employing approximately 1,553 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98247?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98247 are: Construction (57), Transportation and warehousing (21), Retail trade (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98247?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98247 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 255%. 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 98247?
In ZIP code 98247, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 98247?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98247 is 28.7 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 98247?
In ZIP code 98247, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98247?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98247 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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