98240 ZIP Code – Custer, Washington
ZIP code 98240 is a small ZIP code located in Custer, Washington, within Whatcom County with a population of approximately 3,426 residents. The median household income is $102,602 — above the Washington average and above the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $510,400, well above the national average, with 93.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,433, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing).
At 7.8%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 4.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. About 23.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. At 37.0, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 98230, 98248, 98264.
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ZIP 98240 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98240 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,426 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $102k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $510k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,433 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.0 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.9% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98230 – Blaine
- 98248 – Ferndale
- 98264 – Lynden
- 98226 – Bellingham
- 98276 – Nooksack
- 98247 – Everson
- 98225 – Bellingham
- 98262 – Lummi Island
- 98295 – Sumas
- 98229 – Bellingham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98230 | BLAINE | 18,605 | $79,789 |
| 98248 | FERNDALE | 27,147 | $86,334 |
| 98264 | LYNDEN | 22,334 | $90,147 |
| 98226 | BELLINGHAM | 45,703 | $71,943 |
| 98276 | NOOKSACK | 1,564 | $76,125 |