Sudden Valley

Census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington

Aerial view of Sudden Valley, Washington
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Sudden Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Whatcom County, Washington, with 6,354 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 673 ft (205 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Geneva, 3.1 miles NW.

About Sudden Valley

Sudden Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) just outside Bellingham in Whatcom County, Washington. The population was 6,354 at the 2020 census, down from 6,441 at the 2010 census.

Sudden Valley is the second-largest homeowner association in western Washington.

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Living in Sudden Valley

Median household income
$100,930
Median home value
$489,200
Median rent
$1,816/mo
Median age
48.6
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Sudden Valley, WA population

Sudden Valley had 6,354 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,354
Density1,485 per sq mi (573 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sudden Valley at a glance

StateWashington (WA)
CountyWhatcom County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population6,354 (2020)
Land area4.28 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Water area1.84 sq mi (4.76 km²)
Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Coordinates48.7231° N, 122.3441° W
ZIP code98229
Official websitesuddenvalley.com
Census code (GEOID)5368200

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Sudden Valley

What county is Sudden Valley in?

Sudden Valley is in Whatcom County, Washington.

What is the population of Sudden Valley, WA?

6,354 people lived in Sudden Valley at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sudden Valley, WA?

The ZIP code of Sudden Valley is 98229.

What is the elevation of Sudden Valley?

673 feet (205 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sudden Valley?

Geneva (3.1 mi), Bellingham (6.1 mi), Acme (6.1 mi), Alger (7.8 mi), Deming (8.9 mi).

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