98225 ZIP Code
Bellingham, Washington
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98225 |
| City/Town: | Bellingham |
| County: | Whatcom |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 49,667 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,679 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,682 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,518 |
| Median Home Value: | $531,200 |
| Land Area: | 12.6 sq miles
32.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 48.7582, -122.5065 |
Population Information (98225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 49,667 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,346 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,321 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,274 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,492 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,734 | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,371 | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 11,014 | 22.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,953 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,141 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,549 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,690 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,588 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,330 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,419 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,112 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $531,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,341 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,518 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,899 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,619 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,269 | 42.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 12,630 | 57.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,782 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 325 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 985 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,941 | 16.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,924 | 19.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,502 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,831 | 26.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,274 | 21.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98225 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,679 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,667 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $102,195 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,682 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 28,466 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 26,698 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,674 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,331 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,375 | 76.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,551 | 17.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,700 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 72 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 40,849 | 82.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 594 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 381 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,494 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 175 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,530 | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,644 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,891 | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,227 | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,442 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 236 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 50 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,499 | 3.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98225 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,846 | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,405 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,776 | 8.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,496 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,759 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,317 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,675 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,417 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,421 | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,787 | 8.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98225 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,136 | 60.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,339 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,225 | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,232 | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,652 | 6.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,422 | 12.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98225 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 193 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,583 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,405 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 382 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,998 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 811 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 541 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 948 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,862 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,727 | 28.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,449 | 12.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,503 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,296 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 46,951 | 94.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 37,151 | 74.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,164 | 32.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,797 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98225 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,279 | 74.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,034 | 27.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,577 | 20.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,442 | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 979 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,416 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98225 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,955 | 42.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 524 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,080 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,904 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,013 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,156 | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5,379 | 22.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 485 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98225 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 96 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,628 | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,423 | 10.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,953 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,049 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,644 | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,187 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,452 | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 747 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,339 | 27.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98225 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 2,500 | 10.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,268 | 18.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,840 | 33.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,171 | 26.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,278 | 9.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 461 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98225 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,423 | 38.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 259 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,556 | 57.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 60 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 80 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 75 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 208 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 238 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98225 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,838 | 13.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,999 | 36.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,092 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,970 | 18.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98225 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 128 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 126 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 129 | 1.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 215 | 2.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 905 | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,793 | 30.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,049 | 43.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 924 | 10.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98225 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,992 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $746 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,341 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (98225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,899 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,474 | 29.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,158 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,439 | 24.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,787 | 35.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,681 | 16.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,493 | 25.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.09 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.67 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98225 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,083 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 12,245 | 55.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,118 | 32.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 390 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,076 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,383 | 51.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98225 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 15,505 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 160 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 281 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,512 | 16.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,210 | 7.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 11,342 | 73.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 44,116 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,381 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 48,748 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,490 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 332 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,923 | 60.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,235 | 34.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98225 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,681 | 69.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 14,819 | 29.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 7,790 | 52.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 6,887 | 46.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,029 | 13.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 142 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 46,165 | 92.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,194 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,502 | 293.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,502 | 293.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,502 | 293.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 595 | 49.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 69 | 5.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 76 | 6.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 763 | 63.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 571 | 47.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98225 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 48,393 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 43,365 | 89.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,028 | 10.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,495 | 5.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 905 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,477 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 151 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98225 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,899 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 21,103 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
Bellingham, WA98225