City

Lynden, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Whatcom County  ·  Washington

👥22,365Population
💰$95,225Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$538,100Median Home Value▲ 93% above avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.2%Hispanic: 14.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 2.3%Other: 5.7%Race
White75.2%
Hispanic14.8%
Black0.7%
Asian2.3%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma213 (1.6%)
HS Graduate4,153 (31.3%)
Some College1,843 (13.9%)
Associates2,245 (16.9%)
Bachelors1,309 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree3,521 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College13.9%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
56%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,225 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$538,100 ▲ 93% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,611/mo
Total Housing Units8,395
Vacant Units356

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Lynden, WA

Lynden is a city in Washington, located in Whatcom County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,365 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Lynden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,225 is above the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lynden is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $538,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,611 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lynden is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lynden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98264 22,365 $95,225 $538,100 $1,611 4.3% 36.4% 68.2%