City

Maple Falls, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Whatcom County  ·  Washington

👥4,198Population
💰$53,115Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$358,300Median Home Value▲ 29% above avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.1%Hispanic: 6.7%Asian: 3%Other: 5%Race
White83.1%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian3.0%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
No HS Diploma86 (3%)
HS Graduate1,283 (45.4%)
Some College334 (11.8%)
Associates312 (11%)
Bachelors465 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree349 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad45.4%
Some College11.8%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,115 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$358,300 ▲ 29% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,217/mo
Total Housing Units1,918
Vacant Units292

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
53%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Maple Falls, WA

Maple Falls is a city in Washington, located in Whatcom County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,198 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Maple Falls is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,115 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Maple Falls is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $358,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,217 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Maple Falls is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.11%).

Maple Falls, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Maple Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98266 4,198 $53,115 $358,300 $1,217 8.0% 28.8% 74.3%