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ZIP Code 98247
Everson, WA, Whatcom County
Population
9,115
Land area
66.7sq mi
People per sq mi
137
City
Everson
ZIP 98247 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 98247 at a glance
- The median household income is $88,724, 10% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $564,400 and median rent is $1,197 a month.
Local data for ZIP 98247
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 98247, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,724
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$564,400
Prices +2.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,197/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.6%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
28.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
223
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,553
$80.2M annual payroll
PPP loans
$18.5M
289 loans
Campaign donations
$41.4K
37% D, 16% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 98247, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 98247, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 98247?
- ZIP code 98247 is in Everson, WA (Whatcom County).
- What county is ZIP code 98247 in?
- ZIP code 98247 is mostly in Whatcom County, Washington.
- How many people live in ZIP code 98247?
- About 9,115 people live in the 98247 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.