ZIP Code 98226, WA
Living in 98226
Bikeability41
Walkability36
Commute84
Public Transit32
Affordability50
Public Safety77
Airports50
Hospitals62
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
44kPopulation+3.8k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black1%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American6%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate20%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$9.4k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$358kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$982Median Monthly Rent+$202 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas39%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98226
United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23
Property Crime in 98226
United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 7 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 6 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98226
Inland Flooding18
Coastal Flooding7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98226, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98226, WA
Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus
1 miles, W
Bellingham Christian School
2 miles, S
St Paul's Academy
3 miles, SW
Assumption Catholic School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98226, WA
Western Washington University
4 miles, SW
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
73 miles, S
Bastyr University
74 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
78 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98226, WA
St Joseph Hospital
2 miles, SW
Island Hospital
22 miles, S
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
22 miles, S
Skagit Valley Hospital
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98226, WA
Bellingham International Airport
4 miles, W
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
93 miles, S
Portland International Airport
222 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
234 miles, SE