The ZIP Code 98244 is associated with the city of Deming in Washington in Whatcom County. The 98244 ZIP Code has a median age of 48.7 years, and 26.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is approximately $64,763, and an estimated 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 24.9% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $34,296. The current population estimate is 2,725.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98244 is $64,763, while the region's mean household income is $81,551. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,296. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98244 of $34,296 is approximately 11.87% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 11.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately20% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.7% of the population in 98244 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.2% of 98244 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 24.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.2% |
In ZIP Code 98244, 94.2% of the population graduated high school, while 24.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.7% in this Whatcom County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 30.1% |
| Associate's degree | 6.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98244, 93.2% is one race, while 6.8% are two or more races. Approximately 1.4% of 98244 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98244 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.3%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (11.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11.4% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 0.8% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98244, an estimated 27.5% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 20.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Whatcom County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 27.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98244 are older than average. The median age of 48.7 years in ZIP Code 98244 is approximately 27.82% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.2% of the population in 98244 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.9% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 98244 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 18.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98244 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98244 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98244, 60.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.5 minutes. Approximately 24.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98244 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 98244 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 14.0% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.2% |
| Retail trade | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 11.2% |
In ZIP Code 98244, 95.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Whatcom County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 98244, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 98244 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Whatcom County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 3 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 3 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 6 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98244 has an average daily solar radiation level of 3.8 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 7.77% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 42.34% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98244 | 10.36¢/kWh | 9.46¢/kWh | 3.78¢/kWh |
| Washington | 12.42¢/kWh | 10.64¢/kWh | 6.55¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98244 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.76 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.79 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.32 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.45 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 4.94 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 4.84 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.92 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.82 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.1 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.19 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 1.96 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.57 | 1.78 | 5.46 |