ZIP Code 98281, WA

Living in 98281

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 18
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 26
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Affordability 58
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 76
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Schools 52
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Residents

1.1k Population -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

$44k Median 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

$242k Median Home Value -$31k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$565 Median 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

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Salmonberry School
21 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 98281, WA

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Bastyr University
95 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 98281, WA

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St Joseph Hospital
30 miles, SE
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Island Hospital
39 miles, SE
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NH Oak Harbor
48 miles, S

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 98281, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
263 miles, SE