What city is ZIP code 98276?

ZIP code 98276 is in Nooksack, WA (Whatcom County).

What county is ZIP code 98276 in?

ZIP code 98276 is mostly in Whatcom County, Washington.

How many people live in ZIP code 98276?

About 1,794 people live in the 98276 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 98276

Nooksack, WA, Whatcom County

Population

1,794

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

2,536

City

Nooksack

ZIP 98276 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 98276 at a glance

ZIP 98276 (Nooksack) is about 22 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
The median household income is $97,159, close to the Washington median.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $524,300 (7% below Washington) and median rent is $1,721 a month.

Local data for ZIP 98276

Counts from official public data

Restaurants4

Housing and community stats

ZIP 98276, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$97,159

Poverty rate

14.7%

Median home value

$524,300

Median rent

$1,721/mo

Homeownership

85.6%

Bachelor's or higher

19.4%

Median age

31.6

Average commute

29.7 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

122

$5.7M annual payroll

PPP loans

$974K

23 loans

Campaign donations

$395

75% D, 25% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 98276, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: avalanche

Storm events since 1996

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 history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 98276, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.8%

U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts

Diabetes

8.1%

U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts

Smoking

11.9%

U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.2%

U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 98276?: ZIP code 98276 is in Nooksack, WA (Whatcom County).
What county is ZIP code 98276 in?: ZIP code 98276 is mostly in Whatcom County, Washington.
How many people live in ZIP code 98276?: About 1,794 people live in the 98276 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.