City

Custer, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Whatcom County  ·  Washington

👥3,208Population
💰$106,256Median HH Income▲ 39% above avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$566,400Median Home Value▲ 103% above avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.5%Hispanic: 15.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White82.5%
Hispanic15.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
24%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma42 (2%)
HS Graduate585 (27.8%)
Some College224 (10.6%)
Associates318 (15.1%)
Bachelors422 (20.1%)
Graduate Degree513 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 20.1%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad27.8%
Some College10.6%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors20.1%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.2%Renter: 4.8%Tenure
Owner95.2%
Renter4.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
60%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,256 ▲ 39% above avg
Median Home Value$566,400 ▲ 103% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,200
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
41%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
64%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Custer, WA

Custer is a city in Washington, located in Whatcom County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,208 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Custer is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,256 is above the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Custer is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $566,400, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Custer is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.45%).

Custer, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Custer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98240 3,208 $106,256 $566,400 7.8% 44.4% 95.2%