98226 ZIP Code – Bellingham, Washington
98226 is a ZIP code serving Bellingham, Washington in Whatcom County with a population of approximately 45,703 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $71,943, which is near the Washington average and near the national figure. The median home value of $509,800 is well above the national average, with 62.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,432 is above the national average. Housing consists of 63% single-family (decreasing), 24% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average. An estimated 11.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 40.9, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 98225, 98229, 98247.
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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 |