Maple Falls, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98266
Whatcom County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,642
- 59/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,361
- Median income Below-median income area
- $421,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Maple Falls pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 59
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98266 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 98266 (Maple Falls, WA) rose +17.4% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 98266 covers 62.0 square miles in Maple Falls, Whatcom County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,642 residents on file, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98266 reports a modest median household income of $51,361 (44% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,845. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $421,200 (18% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,343; owner occupancy is 75.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Whatcom County, so 98266 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 98266
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maple Falls, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98266.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 98266, Maple Falls, 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
3,642
Population
62.0
Area (sq mi)
59
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98266?
43.0
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
9.7%
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?
$51,361
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$25,845
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98266 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Maple Falls, 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)
$51,361 7th percentile higher than 7% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,088housing units
2,088
Total Housing Units
1,749
Occupied Units
339
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$421,200
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,343
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 98266, employing approximately 328 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,570,000.
44
Businesses
328
Employees
$11.6M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 40.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.4% |
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 98266 vs 98295 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98295 | Sumas, WA | 2,409 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98266, 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 (3,642 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 98266 in?
ZIP code 98266 (Maple Falls) 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 98266?
ZIP code 98266 in Maple Falls, WA has a population of 3,642 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98266?
The median household income in ZIP 98266 is $51,361, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98266?
The median home value in ZIP 98266 is $421,200, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98266?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98266 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98266?
ZIP code 98266 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 328 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98266?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98266 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98266?
In ZIP code 98266, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98266?
In ZIP code 98266, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98266?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98266 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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