Custer
Census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington
Custer is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Whatcom County, Washington, with 518 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ferndale, 4.6 miles SE.
- 518residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 231 / sq mipopulation density
- 98240ZIP code
About Custer
Custer is a census-designated place (CDP) in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The population was 518 at the 2020 census, up from 366 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Custer
- Median household income
- $93,598
- Median home value
- $527,600
- Median age
- 34.8
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Custer had 518 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 518 |
|---|---|
| Density | 231 per sq mi (89 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Custer at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Whatcom County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 518 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.24 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.9129° N, 122.6370° W |
| ZIP code | 98240 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5316375 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Custer
- Ferndale4.6 mi SE
- Birch Bay5.0 mi W
- Blaine7.2 mi NW
- Lynden8.4 mi E
- Marietta-Alderwood9.4 mi SE
- Everson12.9 mi E
- Bellingham13.4 mi SE
- Nooksack14.5 mi E
- Geneva15.7 mi SE
- Sumas17.7 mi E
- Sudden Valley18.7 mi SE
- Deming19.1 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Custer
What county is Custer in?
Custer is in Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the population of Custer, WA?
518 people lived in Custer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Custer, WA?
The ZIP code of Custer is 98240.
What is the elevation of Custer?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Custer?
Ferndale (4.6 mi), Birch Bay (5.0 mi), Blaine (7.2 mi), Lynden (8.4 mi), Marietta-Alderwood (9.4 mi).
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