Sumas

City in Whatcom County, Washington

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Sumas is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, with 1,583 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nooksack, 5.2 miles SW.

About Sumas

Sumas (SOO-mas) is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It had a population of 1,583 as of the 2020 census. Sumas is located adjacent to the Canada–U.S. border and borders the city of Abbotsford, British Columbia. The Sumas–Huntingdon port of entry at the north end of State Route 9 operates 24 hours a day. Sumas shares Nooksack Valley School District with the cities of Nooksack and Everson. It is the northernmost settlement on Washington State Route 9.

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Median household income
$89,375
Median home value
$441,500
Median rent
$1,585/mo
Median age
31.7
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Sumas, WA population

Sumas had 1,583 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,583
Density1,079 per sq mi (417 per km²)

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

Sumas at a glance

StateWashington (WA)
CountyWhatcom County
TypeCity
Population1,583 (2020)
Land area1.47 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates48.9958° N, 122.2690° W
ZIP code98295
Official websitecityofsumas.com
Census code (GEOID)5368330

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

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Frequently asked questions about Sumas

What county is Sumas in?

Sumas is in Whatcom County, Washington.

What is the population of Sumas, WA?

1,583 people lived in Sumas at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sumas, WA?

The ZIP code of Sumas is 98295.

What is the elevation of Sumas?

43 feet (13 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sumas?

Nooksack (5.2 mi), Peaceful Valley (6.3 mi), Everson (6.9 mi), Kendall (8.3 mi), Lynden (9.2 mi).

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