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ZIP Code 98244
Glacier, WA, Whatcom County
Population
2,994
Land area
463.7sq mi
People per sq mi
6
City
Glacier
ZIP 98244 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 98244 at a glance
- ZIP 98244 (Glacier) is 95% less dense than Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,159 a year, 32% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $447,000 (21% below Washington) and median rent is $1,006 a month.
Local data for ZIP 98244
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 98244, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,159
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$447,000
Prices +8.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,006/mo
Homeownership
92.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.9%
Median age
50.7
Average commute
31.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
83
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
910
$27.2M annual payroll
PPP loans
$7.31M
83 loans
Campaign donations
$26.4K
15% D, 54% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 98244, 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
74° / 29°F
98.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 98244, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 98244
ZIP codes near 98244
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 98266Maple Falls | 12 mi | 50.6 |
| 98220Acme | 14 mi | 20.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 98244?
- ZIP code 98244 is in Glacier, WA (Whatcom County).
- What county is ZIP code 98244 in?
- ZIP code 98244 is mostly in Whatcom County, Washington.
- How many people live in ZIP code 98244?
- About 2,994 people live in the 98244 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.