ZIP Code 98230, WA
Living in 98230
Bikeability8
Walkability13
Commute55
Public Transit13
Affordability50
Public Safety85
Airports47
Hospitals65
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+1.7k (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated
69%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate27%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$295kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$932Median Monthly Rent+$169 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas13%
Utility gas46%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98230
United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23
Property Crime in 98230
United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 7 | 7 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 8 | 2 |
| Dec | 37 | 6 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98230
Inland Flooding17
Coastal Flooding7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98230, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98230, WA
Pioneer Meadows Montessori School
9 miles, SE
Ebenezer Christian School
10 miles, E
Baker View Christian School
11 miles, SE
Bridgeway Christian Academy
12 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98230, WA
Western Washington University
18 miles, SE
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
86 miles, S
Bastyr University
87 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
91 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98230, WA
St Joseph Hospital
16 miles, SE
Island Hospital
31 miles, S
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center
33 miles, SW
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
37 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98230, WA
Bellingham International Airport
13 miles, SE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
105 miles, S
Portland International Airport
233 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
250 miles, SE