ZIP Code 98248, WA

Living in 98248

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 6
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 48
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 76
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Schools 41
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Residents

25k Population +3k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
27% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black<1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$77k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
24  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office19%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$338k Median Home Value +$62k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$833 Median Monthly Rent +$145 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas47%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in 98248

United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23

Property Crime in 98248

United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
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 98248

Inland Flooding18
Coastal Flooding7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 98248, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 98248, WA

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Gardenview Montessori
8 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 98248, WA

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Bastyr University
80 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 98248, WA

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St Joseph Hospital
9 miles, SE
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Island Hospital
25 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 98248, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
243 miles, SE