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98226

Washington · 46,782 residents · 106 sq mi
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With 46,782 people, ZIP 98226 is a ZIP code in Whatcom County. Median home value sits at $607,600. The average commute runs 19 minutes. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $79,375, close to the national figure. Headcount has barely moved since 2024. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Whatcom County, 98226 ranks 11th by median household income.

$79,375
US average: $82,259
$45,504
US average: $44,673
$607,600
US average: $376,019
39.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
106 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
16.6%
Age 65+
20.8%
49.3%
50.7%
2.31 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(33,510)
Black1.4%(674)
Hispanic / Latino9%(4,229)
Asian6.3%(2,945)
Other11.6%(5,424)
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
7.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Whatcom County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST11TH OF 16HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
98220$92,266
98225$63,941
98229$90,945
98230$86,623
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 98226?

ZIP code 98226 has about 46,782 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98226?

The typical household in ZIP code 98226 earns about $79,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 98226 expensive?

In ZIP code 98226, the median home is worth about $607,600, and the typical rent is about $1,620 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 98226?

About 39.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 98226 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98226?

About 12.0% of people in ZIP code 98226 live below the federal poverty line.

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