🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98244

Deming

ZIP Code 98244 is a standard zip code serving Deming, Deming, Washington (WA), in Whatcom County, United States. It has an estimated population of 3,001 with a median household income of $35,895. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Washington (WA)
County: Whatcom
City: Deming
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 48.801800
Longitude: -122.091800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 488.03 mi²
Water Area: 4.96 mi²
Population Density: 6.0 people per mi² (5th percentile)
Bounding Box: 49.002233°N, 48.643163°S, -121.585436°E, -122.284435°W

With 3,001 residents spread across 488.03 square miles, this area has a population density of 6.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

3,001

Population

45th percentile

$35,895

Median Income

15th percentile

$266,100

Median Home Value

80th percentile

488.03 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98244 is $35,895, and the median home value is $266,100. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

2,145

Total Units

1,228

Occupied Units

57.2%

Occupancy Rate

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