Glacier
Census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington
Glacier is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Whatcom County, Washington, with 300 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 906 ft (276 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maple Falls, 7.5 miles W.
- 300residents (2020 Census)
- 906 ftelevation · 276 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.3 km²
- 179 / sq mipopulation density
- 98266ZIP code
About Glacier
Glacier is a census-designated place in the North Fork Nooksack River Valley, at an elevation of 906 ft., just 10 miles northwest of the Mount Baker Summit towering nearly 10,000 ft above it, in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The population was 300 at the 2020 census.
Glacier is the community closest to Mt. Baker, and a 20-mile drive from the Mt. Baker Ski Area. The Glacier Public Service Center, staffed by both United States Forest Service and National Park Service personnel, is less than a mile east.
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- Median home value
- $544,600
- Median age
- 36.8
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Glacier had 300 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 300 |
|---|---|
| Density | 179 per sq mi (69 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glacier at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Whatcom County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 300 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.67 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.8920° N, 121.9321° W |
| ZIP code | 98266 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5326875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glacier
- Maple Falls7.5 mi W
- Kendall9.2 mi W
- Peaceful Valley10.6 mi W
- Deming14.5 mi W
- Sumas16.9 mi NW
- Acme17.5 mi SW
- Nooksack17.8 mi W
- Everson19.2 mi W
- Sudden Valley22.1 mi SW
- Geneva23.7 mi SW
- Lynden24.2 mi W
- Hamilton25.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Glacier
What county is Glacier in?
Glacier is in Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the population of Glacier, WA?
300 people lived in Glacier at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glacier, WA?
The ZIP code of Glacier is 98266.
What is the elevation of Glacier?
906 feet (276 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glacier?
Maple Falls (7.5 mi), Kendall (9.2 mi), Peaceful Valley (10.6 mi), Deming (14.5 mi), Sumas (16.9 mi).
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