ZIP Code 98281, WA
Living in 98281
Bikeability49
Walkability18
Commute60
Public Transit26
Affordability58
Public Safety83
Airports48
Hospitals67
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation-255 (2010–19)
58 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
49%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years9%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years45%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian3%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate21%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income-$15k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-18% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office31%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van75%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home19%
Housing
$242kMedian Home Value-$31k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$565Median Monthly Rent-$86 (2010–19)
25%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas25%
Utility gas3%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98281
United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23
Property Crime in 98281
United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
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 98281
Inland Flooding17
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98281, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98281, WA
Orcas Montessori School
21 miles, S
Salmonberry School
21 miles, S
Orcas Christian School
21 miles, S
Pioneer Meadows Montessori School
22 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98281, WA
Western Washington University
31 miles, SE
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
94 miles, SE
Bastyr University
95 miles, SE
Seattle Pacific University
98 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98281, WA
St Joseph Hospital
30 miles, SE
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center
32 miles, S
Island Hospital
39 miles, SE
NH Oak Harbor
48 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98281, WA
Bellingham International Airport
27 miles, SE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
112 miles, S
Portland International Airport
236 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
263 miles, SE