Fairhaven Washington Map

About Fairhaven, Washington

Fairhaven is a locality in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 1100.0 people per km². Fairhaven is located at 48.7182°N, 122.5068°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98225.

Fairhaven wears its history like the weathered cedar shingles on its oldest buildings, a place where the salt-laced air carries the scent of brine and fir. It lies 3.0 miles south-south-west of Bellingham, WA (from Bellingham, WA: bearing 197°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-south-east of Ferndale. The waterfront, a patchwork of sturdy docks and weathered pilings, hums with a quiet industry, a reminder of the sea's enduring pull. Beyond the immediate bustle, gentle slopes rise, cloaked in evergreen forests that spill down towards the shimmering waters of Bellingham Bay, the light often filtering through the dense canopy in soft, diffused shafts, particularly in the late afternoon. The terrain here, a gradual descent from the higher ground, shapes the very character of Fairhaven, offering glimpses of the water at unexpected turns and creating a sense of being both embraced by the land and open to the vastness of the Pacific beyond. This district, once a boisterous logging and shipping hub, retains echoes of its rough-and-tumble past, evident in the sturdy brick architecture of its historic core. The economy, while diversified now, still feels the subtle influence of its maritime roots, with a palpable connection to the fishing fleets and the pleasure craft that dot the bay. Fairhaven’s story is one of resilience, a town that built itself from timber and tide, and that spirit can still be felt in the easygoing pace of life. Local shops and eateries, many housed in buildings that have seen more than a century pass, offer a tangible link to generations of residents who worked and lived by the rhythm of the seasons and the sea.

About This Fairhaven Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairhaven, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.718163, -122.506837. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fairhaven and Whatcom County.

Detailed location data for Fairhaven includes the ZIP code (98225), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Whatcom County (Bellingham), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fairhaven is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.