Nooksack, Washington

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Nooksack is a small city in Whatcom County, Washington, about 5 miles south of the Canadian border. It sits near the upper part of the Sumas River and is near the Nooksack River’s bank. State Route 9 runs through the town.

The city covers about 0.87 square miles, all land, and had a population of 1,471 in 2020.

Nooksack uses a mayor-council form of government. The mayor is Kevin Hester.

History notes: Nooksack was incorporated on December 6, 1912. It once had a rail station, which helped its growth, but big fires in the early 1900s slowed development. In 2009, a plan to merge Nooksack with nearby Everson into a larger city called “Nooksack Valley” was proposed but not pursued after public feedback.

ZIP code: Nooksack currently has ZIP code 98276. It used to share 98247 with Everson after a 1992 USPS decision moved the postmaster to Everson, which affected local sales tax revenue.

Climate: The area has a marine west coast climate, with mild temperature changes and rain year-round.

Education: The Nooksack Valley School District serves the area, including Nooksack Valley High School, one middle school, and three elementary schools that serve Nooksack, Everson, and nearby areas.