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98281

Washington · 1,288 residents · 4.89 sq mi
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ZIP 98281 is a ZIP code of 1,288 people in Whatcom County. The median age is 58.2, about 19 years above the US median. 43% of residents were born outside the United States. Owners hold 86% of the housing stock. About 45% of adults have finished a four-year degree. People stay put here: 79% were in the same home a year ago. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Whatcom County, 98281 ranks 12th by median household income.

$78,125
US average: $82,259
$85,419
US average: $44,673
$483,900
US average: $376,019
44.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
4.89 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
7.5%
Age 65+
31.8%
50.6%
49.4%
1.73 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(1,044)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(59)
Asian7.5%(97)
Other6.8%(88)
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
6.2
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
LOWEST12TH 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 98281?

ZIP code 98281 has about 1,288 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98281?

The typical household in ZIP code 98281 earns about $78,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 98281 expensive?

In ZIP code 98281, the median home is worth about $483,900, and the typical rent is about $1,095 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 98281?

About 44.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 98281 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98281?

About 14.9% of people in ZIP code 98281 live below the federal poverty line.

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