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98230

Washington · 18,744 residents · 42.5 sq mi
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ZIP 98230 is a ZIP code of 18,744 people in Whatcom County. The median age is 45.6, about 7 years above the US median. Owners hold 80% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $499,800. About 32% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Poverty is uncommon here, at 9.4% of residents. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Whatcom County, 98230 ranks 9th by median household income.

$86,623
US average: $82,259
$46,519
US average: $44,673
$499,800
US average: $376,019
31.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
42.5 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.2%
Age 65+
26.3%
51.1%
48.9%
2.34 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(14,251)
Black2%(380)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(1,592)
Asian4.1%(768)
Other9.4%(1,753)
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.8
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
LOWEST9TH OF 16HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
98220$92,266
98225$63,941
98226$79,375
98229$90,945
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 98230?

ZIP code 98230 has about 18,744 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98230?

The typical household in ZIP code 98230 earns about $86,623 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 98230 expensive?

In ZIP code 98230, the median home is worth about $499,800, and the typical rent is about $1,365 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 98230?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 98230 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98230?

About 9.4% of people in ZIP code 98230 live below the federal poverty line.

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