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Sumas, WA

City in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population

1,512

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,030

ZIP codes

0

Sumas and its ZIP codes

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Sumas at a glance

  • Sumas is about 8.8 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $89,375, 9% below the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $441,500 (22% below Washington) and median rent is $1,585 a month.

Local data for Sumas, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sumas, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$89,375

Poverty rate

9.7%

Median home value

$441,500

Median rent

$1,585/mo

Homeownership

67.2%

Bachelor's or higher

13.4%

Median age

31.7

Average commute

29.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (319), Mexican Americans (274), German Americans (209).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

Whatcom County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone74.0%
  • Carpooled12.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home13.1%

Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sumas, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sumas, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.8%

U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts

Diabetes

7.4%

U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts

Smoking

11.9%

U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.4%

U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts

Cities near Sumas

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
NooksackCity5 mi0.9
Peaceful ValleyCensus-designated place6.4 mi2.5
EversonCity7 mi1.5
KendallCensus-designated place8.4 mi2.7
LyndenCity9.4 mi5.5
Maple FallsCensus-designated place9.4 mi2.1
DemingCensus-designated place11 mi2.8
GlacierCensus-designated place17 mi1.7
CusterCensus-designated place18 mi2.2
FerndaleCity18 mi7.2
GenevaCensus-designated place18 mi1.4
BellinghamCity19 mi28.2
Sudden ValleyCensus-designated place19 mi4.3
AcmeCensus-designated place19 mi1.5
Marietta-AlderwoodCensus-designated place20 mi5.8
BlaineCity21 mi5.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sumas, WA in?
Sumas is in Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the population of Sumas, WA?
About 1,512 people live in Sumas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sumas?
Nearby places include Nooksack (5 mi), Peaceful Valley (6.4 mi), Everson (7 mi), Kendall (8.4 mi), Lynden (9.4 mi).

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