98230 ZIP Code
Blaine, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98230 |
| City/Town: | Blaine |
| County: | Whatcom |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,605 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,789 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,299 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,287 |
| Median Home Value: | $419,400 |
| Land Area: | 42.5 sq miles
110.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.7 sq miles
12.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 48.9535, -122.7050 |
Population Information (98230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,605 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,456 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,149 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,039 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,323 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 850 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,114 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,030 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,989 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,075 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,033 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,150 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,625 | 8.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,759 | 14.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,273 | 6.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 345 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $419,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,273 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,287 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,905 | 85.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,382 | 14.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,151 | 77.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,754 | 22.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,249 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 219 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 550 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,653 | 27.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,465 | 26.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,292 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,517 | 19.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,553 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98230 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,789 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,380 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,729 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,299 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,136 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,598 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 513 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,108 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,707 | 75.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,394 | 18.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 491 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,730 | 79.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 298 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 173 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 650 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 127 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 350 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,277 | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,422 | 7.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,924 | 10.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,072 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 816 | 4.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98230 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 375 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 407 | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 592 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 422 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 623 | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,261 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,393 | 17.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,542 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 706 | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 584 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98230 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,874 | 77.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 658 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 15 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 109 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 66 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 791 | 10.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98230 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 88 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 738 | 9.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,199 | 15.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 150 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 855 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 252 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 226 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 390 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 579 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,540 | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 482 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 463 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 636 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.3% | 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 (98230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,268 | 92.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,243 | 65.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,218 | 44.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,260 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98230 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,332 | 67.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,309 | 41.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,384 | 30.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 333 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 416 | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 921 | 11.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98230 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,398 | 68.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 421 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 233 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 311 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 132 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 312 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 157 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,213 | 13.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 110 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98230 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 93 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,037 | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,524 | 27.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,706 | 18.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 913 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,163 | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 635 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 379 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 189 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 648 | 7.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98230 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 242 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 769 | 8.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,524 | 27.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,109 | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,346 | 14.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 297 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98230 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,244 | 41.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 852 | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,528 | 44.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 38 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 125 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 60 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98230 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 337 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,590 | 32.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,189 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,789 | 22.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98230 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 349 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 175 | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 139 | 2.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 127 | 2.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 969 | 15.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,380 | 38.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,687 | 27.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 325 | 5.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98230 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,823 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $587 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,273 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (98230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,905 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,974 | 50.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,311 | 16.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,696 | 21.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,978 | 25.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,065 | 26.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,226 | 40.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98230 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,876 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,311 | 29.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,212 | 53.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 222 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 784 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,503 | 19.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98230 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,635 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 256 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 251 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,652 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 869 | 23.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 607 | 16.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,665 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,568 | 10.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,528 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,095 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 312 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,423 | 46.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,360 | 43.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98230 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,868 | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,539 | 13.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,539 | 60.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 744 | 29.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 365 | 14.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 256 | 10.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,066 | 86.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 473 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,539 | 536.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,539 | 536.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,539 | 536.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 239 | 50.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 57 | 12.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 57 | 12.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 470 | 99.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 1,143 | 241.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98230 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,566 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,612 | 88.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,954 | 11.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 924 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 528 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 449 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 53 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98230 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,905 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,359 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
Blaine, WA98230