ZIP Code 98262, WA
Living in 98262
Bikeability22
Walkability19
Commute55
Public Transit36
Affordability53
Public Safety85
Airports53
Hospitals66
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
903Population-195 (2010–19)
61 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
45%College-Educated-12% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years52%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate20%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income-$9.2k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector65%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts58%
Sales and office17%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van59%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home37%
Housing
$408kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$693Median Monthly Rent-$82 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached94%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K3%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K20%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
LP gas35%
Utility gas2%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98262
United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23
Property Crime in 98262
United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 6 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 7 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98262
Inland Flooding17
Coastal Flooding8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98262, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98262, WA
Cascades Montessori Middle
8 miles, E
Montessori at Samish Woods
9 miles, E
Home Port Learning Center
9 miles, NE
Cedar Tree Montessori
9 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98262, WA
Western Washington University
8 miles, NE
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
67 miles, S
Bastyr University
68 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
72 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98262, WA
St Joseph Hospital
10 miles, NE
Island Hospital
12 miles, S
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center
20 miles, SW
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
21 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98262, WA
Bellingham International Airport
9 miles, NE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
86 miles, S
Portland International Airport
213 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
234 miles, SE