| ZIP Code | 98225 |
|---|---|
| City | Bellingham |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Area Code | 360/564 |
| Latitude | 48.758248 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.50652 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.0 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 20.7% ▲ 107% above avg |
| College Grads | 58.5% ▲ 51% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 82 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,482 (15.7%) |
| Some College | 2,859 (10%) |
| Associates | 4,409 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 3,087 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,594 (47.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,220 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $588,800 ▲ 111% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,430/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 24,202 |
| Vacant Units | 1,706 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 24,202 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,706 |
| Owner Occupied | 41.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 59.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 98225 is located in Bellingham, Washington, within Whatcom County. With a population of 50,355, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32 years. Economically, 98225 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,220 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98225 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $588,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,430 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (41.0%) and renters (59.0%). Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 98225 is primarily White (78.24%). Residents are well-educated — 58.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.7%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98225 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 98225 in Bellingham, WA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 50,355 residents, a median household income of $62,220, and a median home value of $588,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.