98225 ZIP Code – Bellingham, Washington
Located in Bellingham, Washington, ZIP code 98225 is a large ZIP code within Whatcom County with a population of approximately 49,667 residents. The median household income is $61,679 — below the Washington average and below the national average. At $531,200, median home values run well above the national average, with 40.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,341 is above the national average. Housing consists of 43% single-family (decreasing), 44% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
At 6.7%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the U.S. average. An estimated 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 32.0, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 98226, 98229, 98262.
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ZIP 98225 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98225 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $531k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,341 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.0 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.3% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98226 – Bellingham
- 98229 – Bellingham
- 98262 – Lummi Island
- 98248 – Ferndale
- 98247 – Everson
- 98232 – Bow
- 98264 – Lynden
- 98240 – Custer
- 98276 – Nooksack
- 98220 – Acme
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98226 | BELLINGHAM | 45,703 | $71,943 |
| 98229 | BELLINGHAM | 34,157 | $87,946 |
| 98262 | LUMMI ISLAND | 965 | $82,500 |
| 98248 | FERNDALE | 27,147 | $86,334 |
| 98247 | EVERSON | 8,468 | $72,240 |