98247 ZIP Code
Everson, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98247 |
| City/Town: | Everson |
| County: | Whatcom |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,468 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,240 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,881 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,175 |
| Median Home Value: | $458,400 |
| Land Area: | 66.7 sq miles
172.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 48.8972, -122.3137 |
Population Information (98247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,468 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,592 | 54.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,876 | 45.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 570 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 718 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 637 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 357 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 696 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,098 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,004 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 813 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 515 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 591 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,017 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 389 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 63 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $458,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,176 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,175 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,079 | 97.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 96 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,135 | 69.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 944 | 30.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,490 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 200 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 347 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,706 | 31.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,266 | 23.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 697 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 897 | 16.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 377 | 6.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98247 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,240 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,104 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,886 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,881 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,833 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,547 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 286 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,658 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,838 | 80.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 427 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 282 | 8.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,315 | 74.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 30 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 242 | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 231 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 871 | 10.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 774 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,276 | 15.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,705 | 20.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,454 | 17.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 77 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 166 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98247 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 15 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 191 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 246 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 165 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 384 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 551 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 493 | 16.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 710 | 23.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 235 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 89 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98247 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,735 | 77.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 518 | 14.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 19 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 44 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 57 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 149 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98247 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 453 | 12.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 370 | 10.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 267 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 25 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 207 | 5.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 244 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 7 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 153 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 466 | 13.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 637 | 18.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 217 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 358 | 10.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 143 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,806 | 92.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,288 | 62.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,644 | 43.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 662 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98247 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,137 | 69.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,039 | 33.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 830 | 27.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 236 | 7.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 155 | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 325 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98247 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,335 | 73.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 154 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 106 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 70 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 16 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 119 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 17 | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 358 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98247 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 29 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 301 | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 380 | 12.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 438 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 564 | 17.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 655 | 20.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 118 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 95 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 52 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 543 | 17.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98247 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 121 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 102 | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 691 | 21.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,792 | 56.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 351 | 11.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 118 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98247 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 896 | 29.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 433 | 14.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,266 | 41.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 34 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 384 | 12.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 53 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98247 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 318 | 10.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 362 | 11.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,082 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,317 | 42.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98247 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 81 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 19 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 42 | 2.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 67 | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 260 | 12.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 806 | 37.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 763 | 35.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 97 | 4.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98247 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,927 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $571 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,176 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.84 | 2.38 |
Households (98247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,079 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,778 | 57.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 722 | 23.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 539 | 17.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 517 | 16.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,069 | 34.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 989 | 32.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98247 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,390 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 985 | 29.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,899 | 56.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 80 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 357 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 706 | 20.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98247 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,148 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 91 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 208 | 9.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 927 | 43.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 334 | 15.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 588 | 27.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,329 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 459 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,468 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,217 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 133 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 691 | 56.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 393 | 32.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98247 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,400 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,006 | 11.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 844 | 83.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 136 | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 47 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 26 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,523 | 88.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 144 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 945 | 656.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 945 | 656.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 945 | 656.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 27 | 18.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 10 | 6.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 459 | 318.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 262 | 181.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98247 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,898 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,540 | 82.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,358 | 17.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,065 | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 94 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 190 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98247 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,079 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,973 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Everson, WA98247