ZIP Code 98240, WA
Living in 98240
Bikeability5
Walkability20
Commute79
Public Transit7
Affordability47
Public Safety91
Airports47
Hospitals65
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.1kPopulation+220 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate30%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty
22 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office28%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$322kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$841Median Monthly Rent+$223 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas32%
Utility gas13%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98240
United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23
Property Crime in 98240
United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump48%
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 98240
Inland Flooding17
Coastal Flooding7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98240, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98240, WA
Ebenezer Christian School
7 miles, E
Pioneer Meadows Montessori School
7 miles, S
Lynden Christian School
8 miles, E
Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
8 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98240, WA
Western Washington University
16 miles, SE
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
84 miles, S
Bastyr University
86 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
90 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98240, WA
St Joseph Hospital
14 miles, SE
Island Hospital
31 miles, S
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center
34 miles, SW
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
35 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98240, WA
Bellingham International Airport
11 miles, S
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
104 miles, S
Portland International Airport
232 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
247 miles, SE