ZIP Code 98225

Located in Bellingham, WA (Whatcom County)

ZIP Code 98225 (Bellingham, WA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 50,216 residents (1,542 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $628,711
  • Average Household Income: $63,941

ZIP code 98225 primarily serves Bellingham, WA in Whatcom County. An estimated 50,216 people live within this area, with about 1,542 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 98225, the average price is around $628,711. That makes local housing 21% higher than the Washington average of $520,577, and 104% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 98225 earns about $63,941 a year. This income is 30% lower than the average family in Washington ($90,840), and 19% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 50,216
Median Household Income $63,941
Median Home Value $628,711
Median Age 31.8 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$33,022
Labor Force Participation65.7%
Unemployment Rate6.8%
Average Commute Time18.9 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate40.3%
Median Rent$1,523
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)40.0%
Total Housing Units22,612

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityBellingham
CountyWhatcom
County FIPS53073
Metro Area (CBSA)Bellingham, WA
Population Density1,542.4/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)48.7546, -122.5031
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.71
Dual Income Families55.4%

Marital Status

Married30.4%
Never Married54.1%
Divorced11.9%
Widowed3.6%

Gender

Male48.2%
Female51.8%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)4.0%
Poverty Rate23.2%

Key Population Groups

Veterans4.7%
Disabled Population14.3%
Limited English Proficiency1.7%

All ZIP Codes in Bellingham

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
98225 Current 50,216 $63,941 $628,711
98226 46,782 $79,375 $603,166
98229 33,298 $90,945 $631,024
98227 - - -
98228 - - -

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98250 Friday Harbor, WA 30.5 miles 9,254
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