ZIP code 98248
Where is ZIP code 98248?
Ferndale, Washington
Whatcom County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98248 belongs to Ferndale, Washington in Whatcom County. 98248 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 28,498 people live in the 98248 area, where the median household income is $91,060. The closest ZIP codes are 98240 (Custer, 5.3 mi north), 98264 (Lynden, 8.1 mi northeast) and 98226 (Bellingham, 8.2 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 98248 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ferndale |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 48.8625, -122.5953 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 982 |
Population and income in 98248
| Population | 28,498 · higher than 81% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 397 · higher than 62% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.7 years · lower than 70% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $91,060 · higher than 58% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,916 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $589,600 · higher than 72% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,469 a month |
| Housing units | 10,799 |
| Households | 10,083 (2.81 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 71.81 sq mi (plus 2.2 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98248. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98248
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98240 | Custer, WA | 5.3 mi N | Standard |
| 98264 | Lynden, WA | 8.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 98226 | Bellingham, WA | 8.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 98227 | Bellingham, WA | 8.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 98228 | Bellingham, WA | 8.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 98225 | Bellingham, WA | 9.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 98230 | Blaine, WA | 9.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 98262 | Lummi Island, WA | 11.1 mi S | Standard |
| 98231 | Blaine, WA | 11.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98247 | Everson, WA | 12.3 mi E | Standard |
| 98276 | Nooksack, WA | 13.2 mi E | Standard |
| 98229 | Bellingham, WA | 14.2 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98248 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98248
123 MAIN ST
FERNDALE WA 98248
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Pleasant Valley: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98248-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98248?
- 98248 is a Ferndale, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98248 in?
- ZIP code 98248 is in Whatcom County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98248 in?
- 98248 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98248?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98248 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98248?
- About 28,498 people live in ZIP code 98248, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98248?
- The median household income in 98248 is $91,060 a year, higher than 58% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98248?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98248 are 98240 (Custer, 5.3 miles), 98264 (Lynden, 8.1 miles), 98226 (Bellingham, 8.2 miles) and 98227 (Bellingham, 8.6 miles).