ZIP Code 98229, WA

Living in 98229

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 23
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Commute 71
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 41
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 76
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Schools 55
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Residents

33k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
46% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
64% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate16%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$72k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty
24  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$384k Median Home Value +$75k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$996 Median Monthly Rent +$165 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K21%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas46%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in 98229

United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23

Property Crime in 98229

United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump32%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 8 5
Feb 40 5 4
Mar 44 5 1
Apr 49 4 0
May 54 3 0
Jun 59 2 0
Jul 63 1 0
Aug 63 2 0
Sep 59 3 0
Oct 50 6 0
Nov 43 10 2
Dec 38 8 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98229

Inland Flooding18
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 98229, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 98229, WA

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Explorations Academy
5 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 98229, WA

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Bastyr University
67 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 98229, WA

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St Joseph Hospital
6 miles, NW
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Island Hospital
16 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 98229, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
228 miles, SE