98247 — Lynden, WA Home Values
Typical home value $615,649 as of June 2026 · 9th of 16 in Bellingham, WA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 98247, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 98247 compares in the Bellingham, WA area
ZIP code 98247 (Lynden, WA) has a typical home value of $615,649 as of June 2026, ranking 9th of 16 ZIP codes tracked in the Bellingham, WA area, more expensive than about 50% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +2.6% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +16.8%, from $527,169 in June 2021 to $615,649 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 28.6× the annual rent ($1,796/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Bellingham, WA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Bellingham.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 98247 has a population of 8,924, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 70.3% White, 20.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% two or more races, 2.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Black or African American, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nooksack Valley Middle School | 404 W. Columbia St., Everson, WA | 1.7 mi |
| Nooksack Elementary | 3333 Breckenridge Rd., Everson, WA | 2 mi |
| Everson Elementary | 216 Everson Goshen Rd., Everson, WA | 2.3 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98247?
$615,649 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 98247 an expensive ZIP code in the Bellingham, WA area?
98247 ranks 9th of 16 ZIP codes in the Bellingham, WA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 50% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 98247 changed over the past year?
+2.6% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 98247?
The typical home price is 28.6× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,796/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 98247?
8,924, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 98247?
Nooksack Valley Middle School (1.7 mi), Nooksack Elementary (2 mi), Everson Elementary (2.3 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 98247?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Bellingham, WA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.