City

Blaine, WA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Whatcom County  ·  Washington

👥18,757Population
💰$82,716Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$467,900Median Home Value▲ 68% above avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.3%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 3.3%Other: 7%Race
White77.3%
Hispanic8.6%
Black1.4%
Asian3.3%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma152 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,941 (23.3%)
Some College1,708 (13.5%)
Associates2,414 (19.1%)
Bachelors1,487 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree3,937 (31.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 31.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College13.5%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate31.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
43%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,716 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$467,900 ▲ 68% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,255/mo
Total Housing Units9,395
Vacant Units1,488

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
60%
About Blaine, WA

Blaine is a city in Washington, located in Whatcom County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 18,757 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Blaine is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,716 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Blaine is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $467,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,255 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blaine is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.32%).

Blaine, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Blaine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98230 18,757 $82,716 $467,900 $1,255 5.6% 42.9% 78.4%

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