ZIP Code 98247, WA
Living in 98247
Bikeability18
Walkability17
Commute53
Public Transit16
Affordability54
Public Safety83
Airports49
Hospitals61
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.8kPopulation+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
$60kMedian 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
$304kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$863Median 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
Cornerstone Christian School
5 miles, NW
Covenant Christian School
5 miles, NW
Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
6 miles, NW
Lynden Christian School
6 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98247, WA
Western Washington University
14 miles, SW
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
80 miles, S
Bastyr University
82 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
85 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98247, WA
St Joseph Hospital
12 miles, SW
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
29 miles, S
Island Hospital
31 miles, SW
Skagit Valley Hospital
34 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98247, WA
Bellingham International Airport
13 miles, SW
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
101 miles, S
Portland International Airport
230 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
236 miles, SE