98248 ZIP Code – Ferndale, Washington
98248 is a large ZIP code in Ferndale, Washington, part of Whatcom County with a population of approximately 27,147 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $86,334, which is near the Washington average and above the national figure. The median home value of $475,300 is well above the national average, with 76.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,311 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.9%, below the national average. An estimated 9.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. An estimated 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. At 37.1, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 98240, 98230, 98225.
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ZIP 98248 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98248 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $86k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $475k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,311 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.1 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.0% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98240 – Custer
- 98230 – Blaine
- 98225 – Bellingham
- 98264 – Lynden
- 98226 – Bellingham
- 98262 – Lummi Island
- 98247 – Everson
- 98276 – Nooksack
- 98229 – Bellingham
- 98279 – Olga
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98240 | CUSTER | 3,426 | $102,602 |
| 98230 | BLAINE | 18,605 | $79,789 |
| 98225 | BELLINGHAM | 49,667 | $61,679 |
| 98264 | LYNDEN | 22,334 | $90,147 |
| 98226 | BELLINGHAM | 45,703 | $71,943 |