ZIP code 98247
Where is ZIP code 98247?
Everson, Washington
Whatcom County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98247 belongs to Everson, Washington in Whatcom County. 98247 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 360 and 564. About 9,115 people live in the 98247 area, where the median household income is $88,724. The closest ZIP codes are 98276 (Nooksack, 1.7 mi north), 98264 (Lynden, 6.2 mi west) and 98295 (Sumas, 7.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 98247 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Everson |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 48.9045, -122.3325 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 982 |
Population and income in 98247
| Population | 9,115 · higher than 59% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 137 · lower than 51% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.6 years · lower than 76% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $88,724 · higher than 56% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,289 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $564,400 · higher than 69% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,197 a month |
| Housing units | 3,285 |
| Households | 3,092 (2.94 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 66.73 sq mi (plus 1.23 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98247. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98247
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98276 | Nooksack, WA | 1.7 mi N | Standard |
| 98264 | Lynden, WA | 6.2 mi W | Standard |
| 98295 | Sumas, WA | 7.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 98226 | Bellingham, WA | 9 mi SW | Standard |
| 98266 | Maple Falls, WA | 9.9 mi E | Standard |
| 98227 | Bellingham, WA | 12.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98228 | Bellingham, WA | 12.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98248 | Ferndale, WA | 12.3 mi W | Standard |
| 98225 | Bellingham, WA | 12.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 98244 | Deming, WA | 13 mi SE | Standard |
| 98240 | Custer, WA | 13.4 mi W | Standard |
| 98229 | Bellingham, WA | 14.9 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98247 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98247
123 MAIN ST
EVERSON WA 98247
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Strandell and Van Buren: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98247-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98247?
- 98247 is a Everson, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98247 in?
- ZIP code 98247 is in Whatcom County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98247 in?
- 98247 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98247?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98247 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98247?
- About 9,115 people live in ZIP code 98247, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98247?
- The median household income in 98247 is $88,724 a year, higher than 56% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98247?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98247 are 98276 (Nooksack, 1.7 miles), 98264 (Lynden, 6.2 miles), 98295 (Sumas, 7.3 miles) and 98226 (Bellingham, 9 miles).