98226 ZIP Code – Bellingham, Washington
ZIP Code 98226 is located in Bellingham, Washington and has a population of approximately 45,703 residents. The median household income is $71,943.
This ZIP code is part of Whatcom County. Nearby ZIP codes include 98225, 98229, 98247.
ZIP Code 98226 Data
Population
45,703
Median Household Income
$71,943
Median Home Value
$250,000+
Median Rent
$1,432
Median Age
40.9
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.5%
County
Whatcom County
State
Washington
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ZIP 98226 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98226 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $71k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $509k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,432 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.5% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98225 – Bellingham
- 98229 – Bellingham
- 98247 – Everson
- 98248 – Ferndale
- 98276 – Nooksack
- 98264 – Lynden
- 98240 – Custer
- 98220 – Acme
- 98262 – Lummi Island
- 98295 – Sumas
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98225 | BELLINGHAM | 49,667 | $61,679 |
| 98229 | BELLINGHAM | 34,157 | $87,946 |
| 98247 | EVERSON | 8,468 | $72,240 |
| 98248 | FERNDALE | 27,147 | $86,334 |
| 98276 | NOOKSACK | 1,564 | $76,125 |