ZIP Code 98247, WA

Living in 98247

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 17
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 49
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 76
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Schools 64
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Residents

9.8k Population +48 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
78% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial4%
Native American4%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate34%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income -$1.1k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office18%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$304k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$863 Median Monthly Rent +$158 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas14%
Utility gas36%
Wood16%

Crime

Violent Crime in 98247

United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23

Property Crime in 98247

United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump50%

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 98247

Inland Flooding19
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 98247, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 98247, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 98247, WA

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Bastyr University
82 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 98247, WA

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St Joseph Hospital
12 miles, SW
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Island Hospital
31 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 98247, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
236 miles, SE