98264 ZIP Code
Lynden, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98264 |
| City/Town: | Lynden |
| County: | Whatcom |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,334 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,147 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,492 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,368 |
| Median Home Value: | $465,200 |
| Land Area: | 57.2 sq miles
148.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 48.9499, -122.4548 |
Population Information (98264 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,334 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,180 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,154 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,802 | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,362 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,564 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,645 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,686 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,763 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,867 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,459 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,052 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,382 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,975 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,131 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 646 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98264 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $465,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,424 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,368 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,082 | 96.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 286 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,247 | 64.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,835 | 35.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98264 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,275 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 479 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 703 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,276 | 30.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,819 | 26.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,524 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,326 | 16.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,148 | 8.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98264 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,147 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $112,454 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $112,529 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,492 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98264 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,620 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,193 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 427 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,634 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,118 | 81.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,601 | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 466 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98264 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,672 | 79.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 156 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 129 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 611 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 65 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,690 | 7.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,011 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,507 | 11.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,351 | 15.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,793 | 12.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 51 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 68 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 439 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98264 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 133 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 268 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 315 | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 448 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 915 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,366 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 951 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,735 | 21.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,176 | 14.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 775 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98264 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,290 | 74.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 733 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 84 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 715 | 6.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 181 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 840 | 7.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98264 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 774 | 6.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 987 | 8.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,553 | 13.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 216 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,214 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 441 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 126 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 875 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 662 | 5.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,872 | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 952 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 774 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 747 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98264 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.2% | 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 (98264 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,568 | 92.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,943 | 71.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,598 | 34.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,623 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98264 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,367 | 78.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,448 | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,752 | 21.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 144 | 1.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 90 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 802 | 9.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98264 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,789 | 69.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 366 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 155 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 450 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 399 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 334 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 327 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 548 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98264 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 144 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,360 | 16.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,467 | 17.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,515 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,242 | 14.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,132 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 255 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 424 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 228 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 601 | 7.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98264 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 153 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 459 | 5.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,863 | 22.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,791 | 45.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,495 | 17.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 607 | 7.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98264 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,176 | 64.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 281 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,416 | 29.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 185 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98264 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 388 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,036 | 25.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,084 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,574 | 31.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98264 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 190 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 7 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 99 | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 111 | 2.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 271 | 5.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,365 | 45.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,053 | 39.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 151 | 2.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98264 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,139 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $615 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,424 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.98 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.38 |
Households (98264 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,082 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,697 | 58.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,231 | 27.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,243 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,579 | 19.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,821 | 34.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,549 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.73 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.33 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98264 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,851 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,567 | 29.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,085 | 57.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 361 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 815 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,105 | 23.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98264 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,230 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 512 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 243 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,292 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,342 | 25.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 841 | 16.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98264 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,697 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,564 | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,191 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,542 | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 273 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,133 | 44.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,136 | 44.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98264 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,473 | 87.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,527 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,845 | 73.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 645 | 25.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 259 | 10.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 37 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98264 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,039 | 89.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 530 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,295 | 433.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,295 | 433.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,295 | 433.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 205 | 38.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 95 | 17.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 30 | 5.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,058 | 199.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 600 | 113.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98264 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,532 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,369 | 84.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,163 | 15.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,229 | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 453 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 140 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 341 | 1.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98264 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,082 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,604 | 94.1% | 89.4% |
Lynden, WA98264