ZIP Code 98283, WA
Living in 98283
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute5
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety83
Airports56
Hospitals50
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
342Population-154 (2010–19)
62 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated-40% (2010–19)
52%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years4%
15 to 34 years6%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years63%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate29%
Some College61%
Bachelor's degree6%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone26%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
45 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K47%
$100K to $124K5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector87%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office31%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$238kMedian Home Value+$75k (2010–19)
40%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$32 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied+49% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201340%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K18%
$300K to $399K46%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
LP gas16%
Wood39%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98283
United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23
Property Crime in 98283
United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 9 | 9 |
| Feb | 39 | 6 | 7 |
| Mar | 43 | 6 | 3 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 7 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 11 | 3 |
| Dec | 36 | 9 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98283
Inland Flooding52
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98283, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98283, WA
Independence High School
50 miles, W
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
52 miles, W
Skagit Adventist Academy
53 miles, SW
Cornerstone Christian School
53 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98283, WA
Western Washington University
56 miles, W
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
84 miles, SW
Bastyr University
87 miles, SW
DigiPen Institute of Technology
87 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98283, WA
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
51 miles, SW
St Joseph Hospital
55 miles, W
Skagit Valley Hospital
55 miles, SW
Cascade Valley Hospital
58 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98283, WA
Bellingham International Airport
58 miles, W
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
105 miles, SW
Spokane International Airport
190 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
202 miles, SE