ZIP Code 98226, WA

Living in 98226

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 36
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 50
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 76
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Schools 47
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Residents

44k Population +3.8k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black1%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American6%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate20%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$64k Median Household Income +$9.4k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$358k Median Home Value +$45k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$982 Median Monthly Rent +$202 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas39%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in 98226

United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23

Property Crime in 98226

United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump34%

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 98226

Inland Flooding18
Coastal Flooding7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 98226, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 98226, WA

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St Paul's Academy
3 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 98226, WA

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Bastyr University
74 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 98226, WA

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St Joseph Hospital
2 miles, SW
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Island Hospital
22 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 98226, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
234 miles, SE