🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98262

Lummi Island

ZIP Code 98262 is a standard zip code serving Lummi Island, Lummi Island, Washington (WA), in Whatcom County, United States. It has an estimated population of 964 with a median household income of $70,625. 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: Lummi Island
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 48.712800
Longitude: -122.682300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 9.25 mi²
Water Area: 0.32 mi²
Population Density: 104.0 people per mi² (50th percentile)
Bounding Box: 48.748832°N, 48.640357°S, -122.578542°E, -122.722297°W

With 964 residents spread across 9.25 square miles, this area has a population density of 104.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

964

Population

25th percentile

$70,625

Median Income

85th percentile

$400,000

Median Home Value

90th percentile

9.25 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98262 is $70,625, and the median home value is $400,000. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

964

Total Units

479

Occupied Units

49.7%

Occupancy Rate

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