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Lynden, WA
City in Whatcom County, Washington.
Population
16,234
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,957
ZIP codes
0
Lynden and its ZIP codes
Lynden at a glance
- Lynden is about 25 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- It is the 88th most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- Households here earn a median of $103,233 a year, 5% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $596,600 (6% above Washington) and median rent is $1,707 a month.
Local data for Lynden, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lynden, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,233
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$596,600
Median rent
$1,707/mo
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
33.1%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,842), Dutch Americans (2,569), Mexican Americans (1,683).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whatcom County. PPP loans are for Lynden.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.4 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
How people get to work
Lynden, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lynden, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
76° / 32°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lynden, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.9%
U.S. 33.3% -6.4 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Lynden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EversonCity | 5.4 mi | 1.5 |
| NooksackCity | 6.6 mi | 0.9 |
| CusterCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.2 |
| FerndaleCity | 8.9 mi | 7.2 |
| SumasCity | 9.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Marietta-AlderwoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.8 |
| Birch BayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 17.1 |
| BlaineCity | 13 mi | 5.6 |
| DemingCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| BellinghamCity | 13 mi | 28.2 |
| GenevaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Peaceful ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| KendallCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Sudden ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| Maple FallsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| AcmeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lynden, WA in?
- Lynden is in Whatcom County, Washington.
- What is the population of Lynden, WA?
- About 16,234 people live in Lynden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lynden?
- Nearby places include Everson (5.4 mi), Nooksack (6.6 mi), Custer (8.4 mi), Ferndale (8.9 mi), Sumas (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023