Zip Code 98264
Lynden, Washington — Whatcom County
📍 ZIP code 98264 is in Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington.
ZIP code 98264 is located in Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington. It is a zip code in the Pacific (PST/PDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 22,365. The area code for ZIP code 98264 is 253.
Quick Answer
Zip code 98264 is in Lynden, Washington (Whatcom County). It has a population of 22,365, median household income of $95,225, and median home value of $538,100.
Population
22,365
Income
$95,225
Home Value
$538,100
Climate
76°F / 32°F
About Zip Code 98264
Zip code 98264 is located in Lynden, Washington, within Whatcom County. Home to approximately 22,365 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 106 ft and falls within the Pacific (PST/PDT) timezone. The local area code is 253.
The median household income is $95,225 per year, which is above the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $538,100, and the cost of living index is 148 (48% above the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 76°F while winters drop to 32°F. The area receives about 50 in of rain and 11 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 57 square miles of land area and 1 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
22,365
$95,225
$538,100
Pacific (PST/PDT)
253
106 ft
57 sq mi
37.1
8,395
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Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 98264 | 98247 | 98240 | 98248 | 98226 | 98230 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Lynden, WA | Everson, WA | Blaine, WA | Ferndale, WA | Bellingham, WA | Blaine, WA |
| Population | 22,365 | 8,924 | 3,208 | 28,061 | 45,739 | 18,757 |
| Median Income | $95,225 | $84,300 | $106,256 | $88,566 | $79,684 | $82,716 |
| Home Value | $538,100 | $514,400 | $566,400 | $550,300 | $568,400 | $467,900 |
| Cost of Living | 148 | 137 | 164 | 148 | 148 | 132 |
| Median Age | 37.1 | 35.3 | 37 | 37.1 | 40.9 | 44.4 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Lynden's cost of living is 48% above the national average.
vs. State Avg
Above
Affordability
Expensive
Income-to-Home
5.7x
Demographics
Zip code 98264 has a population of 22,365 people with a median age of 37.1. There are 8,395 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Lynden (98264) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↓ -33.9%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
76°F
32°F
50 in
11 in
Lynden experiences mild summers with average highs around 76°F. Winters are cool with lows averaging 32°F. The area receives about 11 in of snow per year.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$538,100
Median Household Income
$95,225
With 8,395 housing units across 57 square miles, 98264 has a housing density of 147 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
48.9503°
Longitude
-122.4598°
Land Area
57 sq mi
Water Area
1 sq mi
Nearby Zip Codes
Zip codes closest to 98264 (Lynden, WA) with distances:
ZIP Codes with Similar Income Nationwide
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 98264's $95,225. A way to compare Lynden to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 98264 (Lynden, WA). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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What zip code is Lynden, Washington?
Lynden, Washington uses zip code 98264.
What county is zip code 98264 in?
Zip code 98264 is located in Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the population of zip code 98264?
The population of zip code 98264 is 22,365 with a median age of 37.1.
Is 98264 in Lynden, Washington?
Yes, zip code 98264 is in Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington. The area code is 253.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 98264 in?
Zip code 98264 is in Lynden, Washington. It is part of Whatcom County and uses the Pacific (PST/PDT) timezone.
What is zip code 98264?
Zip code 98264 is a U.S. postal code in Lynden, Washington (Whatcom County). It has a population of 22,365 and covers 57 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 98264?
The population of zip code 98264 (Lynden, WA) is 22,365 with a median age of 37.1. There are approximately 8,395 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 98264?
The median household income in zip code 98264 (Lynden, WA) is $95,225 per year. The cost of living index is 148 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 98264?
The median home value in zip code 98264 (Lynden, WA) is $538,100. The cost of living index is 148 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 98264 in?
Zip code 98264 is located in Whatcom County, Washington. The primary city is Lynden.
What is the area code for zip code 98264?
Zip code 98264 in Lynden, WA uses area code 253. It is located in the Pacific (PST/PDT) timezone.
Is zip code 98264 a good place to live?
Zip code 98264 (Lynden, WA) has a cost of living index of 148 (100 = national average), a median household income of $95,225, and median home values of $538,100. The median age is 37.1. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 98264?
The cost of living index for zip code 98264 (Lynden, WA) is 148, where 100 represents the national average. This area is above the national average. Median home value: $538,100.
What schools serve zip code 98264?
Zip code 98264 in Lynden, Washington is served by the local school district of Whatcom County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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- U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
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