98229 ZIP Code – Bellingham, Washington
ZIP code 98229 is a large ZIP code located in Bellingham, Washington, within Whatcom County with a population of approximately 34,157 residents. At $87,946, the median household income here runs near the Washington average and above the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $505,500, well above the national average, with 69.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,450 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 74% single-family (decreasing), 14% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 9.1%, below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 50.8%, well above the national average. At 38.2, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 98225, 98226, 98232.
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ZIP 98229 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98229 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $87k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $505k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,450 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 50.8% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98225 – Bellingham
- 98226 – Bellingham
- 98232 – Bow
- 98220 – Acme
- 98262 – Lummi Island
- 98233 – Burlington
- 98247 – Everson
- 98248 – Ferndale
- 98276 – Nooksack
- 98284 – Sedro Woolley
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98225 | BELLINGHAM | 49,667 | $61,679 |
| 98226 | BELLINGHAM | 45,703 | $71,943 |
| 98232 | BOW | 3,939 | $102,841 |
| 98220 | ACME | 577 | $138,452 |
| 98262 | LUMMI ISLAND | 965 | $82,500 |