Lynden
City in Whatcom County, Washington
Lynden is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, with 15,749 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 108 ft (33 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Everson, 5.4 miles SE.
- 15,749residents (2020 Census)
- 108 ftelevation · 33 m
- 6.1 sq miland area · 15.8 km²
- 2,575 / sq mipopulation density
- 98264ZIP code
About Lynden
Lynden is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It is located 15 miles (24 km) north of Bellingham, the county seat and principal city of the Bellingham Metropolitan Area. It is the third largest city in Whatcom County. The city is approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) south of the Canada–U.S. border.
The city is located along the Nooksack River and State Route 539. The population of Lynden was 15,749 at the 2020 census. In 2024, it was updated to 16,551. The city is also home to the annual Northwest Washington Fair.
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Living in Lynden
- Median household income
- $103,233
- Median home value
- $596,600
- Median rent
- $1,707/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Lynden had 15,749 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,749 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,575 per sq mi (994 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lynden at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Whatcom County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,749 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.12 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.9480° N, 122.4589° W |
| ZIP code | 98264 |
| Official website | lyndenwa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5340805 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lynden
- Everson5.4 mi SE
- Nooksack6.5 mi E
- Custer8.4 mi W
- Ferndale8.8 mi SW
- Sumas9.2 mi E
- Marietta-Alderwood11.9 mi S
- Deming13.0 mi SE
- Birch Bay13.1 mi W
- Blaine13.4 mi W
- Bellingham13.5 mi S
- Peaceful Valley14.1 mi E
- Geneva14.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lynden
What county is Lynden in?
Lynden is in Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the population of Lynden, WA?
15,749 people lived in Lynden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lynden, WA?
The ZIP code of Lynden is 98264.
What is the elevation of Lynden?
108 feet (33 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lynden?
Everson (5.4 mi), Nooksack (6.5 mi), Custer (8.4 mi), Ferndale (8.8 mi), Sumas (9.2 mi).
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