ZIP Code 98248, WA
Living in 98248
Bikeability6
Walkability6
Commute67
Public Transit12
Affordability48
Public Safety83
Airports48
Hospitals65
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+3k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black<1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$77kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office19%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$338kMedian Home Value+$62k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$833Median Monthly Rent+$145 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas47%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98248
United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23
Property Crime in 98248
United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 7 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 6 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98248
Inland Flooding18
Coastal Flooding7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98248, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98248, WA
Pioneer Meadows Montessori School
1 miles, S
Baker View Christian School
4 miles, SE
Bridgeway Christian Academy
5 miles, SE
Gardenview Montessori
8 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98248, WA
Western Washington University
11 miles, SE
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
79 miles, S
Bastyr University
80 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
84 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98248, WA
St Joseph Hospital
9 miles, SE
Island Hospital
25 miles, S
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center
30 miles, SW
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
30 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98248, WA
Bellingham International Airport
6 miles, SE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
99 miles, S
Portland International Airport
226 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
243 miles, SE