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Geneva, WA

Census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population

2,073

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,506

ZIP codes

0

Geneva and its ZIP codes

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Geneva at a glance

  • Geneva is about 13 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $142,188, 45% above the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $801,100 (42% above Washington) and median rent is $1,795 a month.

Local data for Geneva, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Geneva, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$142,188

Poverty rate

1.8%

Median home value

$801,100

Median rent

$1,795/mo

Homeownership

92.3%

Bachelor's or higher

62.8%

Median age

55.5

Average commute

23.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (307), Irish Americans (148), Swedish Americans (147).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whatcom County. PPP loans are for Geneva.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$69,434

93,720 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$65,622

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.6B

FY 2026, $7,063 per person

Whatcom County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Geneva, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone51.2%
  • Carpooled3.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home45.3%

Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Geneva, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: avalanche

Storm events since 1996

21

Countywide, mostly heavy rain

Flood insurance policies

1,497

1.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

75° / 35°F

35.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Geneva, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.9%

U.S. 33.3% -8.4 pts

Diabetes

8.5%

U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts

Smoking

8.2%

U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.7%

U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts

Cities near Geneva

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BellinghamCity2.3 mi28.2
Sudden ValleyCensus-designated place3.1 mi4.3
Marietta-AlderwoodCensus-designated place7.9 mi5.8
AcmeCensus-designated place9.2 mi1.5
AlgerCensus-designated place9.4 mi2.6
DemingCensus-designated place9.8 mi2.8
FerndaleCity12 mi7.2
EversonCity12 mi1.5
EdisonCensus-designated place13 mi1.3
BowCensus-designated place13 mi1.2
NooksackCity13 mi0.9
LyndenCity14 mi5.5
CusterCensus-designated place16 mi2.2
KendallCensus-designated place17 mi2.7
Sedro-WoolleyCity18 mi4.3
Bay ViewCensus-designated place18 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Geneva, WA in?
Geneva is in Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the population of Geneva, WA?
About 2,073 people live in Geneva, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Geneva?
Nearby places include Bellingham (2.3 mi), Sudden Valley (3.1 mi), Marietta-Alderwood (7.9 mi), Acme (9.2 mi), Alger (9.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023