Ferndale, WA 98248

Population 22,117

98248 is zip code located in Ferndale, Washington. The population is 22,117, making 98248 the largest zipcode in Ferndale and the 4th largest in Whatcom County.

There are 11 public schools in 98248 with an average Homefacts rating of B. , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 98248. Unemployment in 98248 is very high.

Ferndale Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

100% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

69.95% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

76 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 11 K-12 public schools in 98248, WA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates 98248's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    5.2%
  • Rented
    25.3%
  • Owned
    69.5%

72 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Ferndale, WA issued 72 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 72 permits, 62 were issued for single family homes and 10 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Ferndale, WA issued 145 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 145 permits, 101 were issued for single family homes and 44 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $890
  • 1 Bedroom: $950
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,200
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,700
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,050

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Environmental Hazards

76 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (111/121)
    Ferndale, WA has 91.74% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Ferndale, WA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Ferndale, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.52°
  • February 41.73°
  • March 43.48°
  • April 47.48°
  • May 53.27°
  • June 58.16°
  • July 62.72°
  • August 62.82°
  • September 58.35°
  • October 49.55°
  • November 43.78°
  • December 38.14°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Ferndale, WA

Earthquakes
Ferndale, WA has a high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Ferndale, WA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Ferndale, WA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Ferndale, WA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 98248: $62,251

Unemployment

Unemployment in Ferndale is 4.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.57%
White Collar - 50.43%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • Suzan DelBene

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

6 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

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1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • We're sorry! No retirement homes found for 98248 in our database.