City

Nooksack, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Whatcom County  ·  Washington

👥1,547Population
💰$85,781Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂31.5Median Age
🏠$484,500Median Home Value▲ 74% above avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.7%Hispanic: 12.2%Other: 5.4%Race
White81.7%
Hispanic12.2%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
34%
45–64
19%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma74 (7.8%)
HS Graduate266 (28.1%)
Some College99 (10.4%)
Associates200 (21.1%)
Bachelors97 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree212 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 7.8%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS7.8%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College10.4%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
46%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,781 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$484,500 ▲ 74% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,750/mo
Total Housing Units557
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
66%
About Nooksack, WA

Nooksack is a city in Washington, located in Whatcom County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,547 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.5 years.

Economically, Nooksack is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,781 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Nooksack is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $484,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,750 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nooksack is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nooksack
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98276 1,547 $85,781 $484,500 $1,750 4.5% 32.6% 85.7%