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.

ZIP Code 98225 Data

Population 49,667
Median Household Income $61,679
Median Home Value $531,200
Median Rent $1,341
Median Age 32.0
Unemployment Rate 6.7%
Poverty Rate 22.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.3%
State Washington

ZIP 98225 vs. Washington vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 98225WA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population49k12k10k
Median Household Income$61k$83k$73k
Median Home Value$531k$428k$258k
Median Rent$1,341$1,322$1,088
Median Age32.043.043.2
Unemployment Rate6.7%5.3%5.0%
Poverty Rate22.3%11.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher48.3%31.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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