Ferndale
City in Whatcom County, Washington
Ferndale is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, with 15,048 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Custer, 4.6 miles NW.
- 15,048residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.7 km²
- 2,090 / sq mipopulation density
- 98248ZIP code
About Ferndale
Ferndale is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The population was 15,048 at the 2020 census. and according to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 15,992. Ferndale is the second largest city in Whatcom County and is situated near the Lummi Nation within the Bellingham metropolitan area.
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Living in Ferndale
- Median household income
- $87,579
- Median home value
- $549,300
- Median rent
- $1,477/mo
- Median age
- 35.1
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Ferndale had 15,048 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,048 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,090 per sq mi (807 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ferndale at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Whatcom County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,048 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.20 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.8534° N, 122.5902° W |
| ZIP code | 98248 |
| Official website | cityofferndale.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5323620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ferndale
- Custer4.6 mi NW
- Marietta-Alderwood4.8 mi S
- Birch Bay8.5 mi NW
- Bellingham8.8 mi SE
- Lynden8.8 mi NE
- Geneva11.3 mi SE
- Everson11.5 mi E
- Blaine11.7 mi NW
- Nooksack13.3 mi NE
- Sudden Valley14.4 mi SE
- Deming16.2 mi E
- Sumas17.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ferndale
What county is Ferndale in?
Ferndale is in Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the population of Ferndale, WA?
15,048 people lived in Ferndale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ferndale, WA?
The ZIP code of Ferndale is 98248.
What is the elevation of Ferndale?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ferndale?
Custer (4.6 mi), Marietta-Alderwood (4.8 mi), Birch Bay (8.5 mi), Bellingham (8.8 mi), Lynden (8.8 mi).
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