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98225

Washington · 50,216 residents · 12.625 sq mi
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ZIP 98225 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,941. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $631,200. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $631,200, the poverty rate sits 86% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Whatcom County, 98225 ranks 15th by median household income.

$63,941
US average: $82,259
$631,200
US average: $376,019
50.1%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
11.1%
Age 65+
15.6%
48.2%
51.8%
2.05 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(39,612)
Black1.1%(540)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(4,624)
Asian3.8%(1,893)
Other7.1%(3,547)
Diversity Score45.3%(22,769)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Whatcom County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST15TH OF 16HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
98220$92,266
98226$79,375
98229$90,945
98230$86,623
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 98225?

ZIP code 98225 has about 50,216 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98225?

The typical household in ZIP code 98225 earns about $63,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 98225 expensive?

In ZIP code 98225, the median home is worth about $631,200, and the typical rent is about $1,523 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 98225?

About 50.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 98225 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98225?

About 23.2% of people in ZIP code 98225 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024