City

Sumas, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Whatcom County  ·  Washington

👥3,135Population
💰$96,337Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$408,000Median Home Value▲ 46% above avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.2%Hispanic: 10.2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.6%Race
White84.2%
Hispanic10.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0.9%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
4%
25–44
32%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma69 (3.7%)
HS Graduate328 (17.6%)
Some College273 (14.6%)
Associates500 (26.8%)
Bachelors339 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree358 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 17.6%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 26.8%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad17.6%
Some College14.6%
Associates26.8%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.3%Renter: 39.7%Tenure
Owner60.3%
Renter39.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,337 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$408,000 ▲ 46% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,341/mo
Total Housing Units1,181
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
68%
About Sumas, WA

Sumas is a city in Washington, located in Whatcom County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,135 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Sumas is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,337 is above the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sumas is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $408,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,341 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sumas is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sumas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98295 3,135 $96,337 $408,000 $1,341 2.4% 37.3% 60.3%