ZIP Code 98229, WA
Living in 98229
Bikeability55
Walkability23
Commute71
Public Transit30
Affordability41
Public Safety78
Airports53
Hospitals61
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
33kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
46%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate16%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$384kMedian Home Value+$75k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$996Median Monthly Rent+$165 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K21%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas46%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98229
United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23
Property Crime in 98229
United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 8 | 5 |
| Feb | 40 | 5 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 10 | 2 |
| Dec | 38 | 8 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98229
Inland Flooding18
Coastal Flooding8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98229, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98229, WA
Montessori at Samish Woods
3 miles, NW
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
3 miles, N
Cascades Montessori Middle
3 miles, NW
Explorations Academy
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98229, WA
Western Washington University
4 miles, NW
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
66 miles, S
Bastyr University
67 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
71 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98229, WA
St Joseph Hospital
6 miles, NW
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
15 miles, SE
Island Hospital
16 miles, SW
Skagit Valley Hospital
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98229, WA
Bellingham International Airport
9 miles, NW
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
86 miles, S
Portland International Airport
215 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
228 miles, SE