🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98247

Everson

ZIP Code 98247 is a standard zip code serving Everson, Everson, Washington (WA), in Whatcom County, United States. It has an estimated population of 9,072 with a median household income of $57,694. 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: Everson
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 48.904500
Longitude: -122.332500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 63.70 mi²
Water Area: 1.17 mi²
Population Density: 142.0 people per mi² (55th percentile)
Bounding Box: 48.981980°N, 48.818078°S, -122.206594°E, -122.442684°W

With 9,072 residents spread across 63.70 square miles, this area has a population density of 142.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

9,072

Population

65th percentile

$57,694

Median Income

70th percentile

$267,900

Median Home Value

80th percentile

63.70 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98247 is $57,694, and the median home value is $267,900.

Housing

3,282

Total Units

3,079

Occupied Units

93.8%

Occupancy Rate

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