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98283

Washington · 442 residents · 468 sq mi
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ZIP 98283 is a ZIP code of 442 people in Whatcom County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 15% of adults. The median age is 45.7, about 7 years above the US median. 82% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 1 people per square mile. Getting to work takes 37 minutes on average. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Whatcom County, 98283 ranks 13th by median household income.

$72,237
US average: $82,259
$36,852
US average: $44,673
$338,000
US average: $376,019
15.5%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
468 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
15.2%
Age 65+
17.0%
44.6%
55.4%
2.61 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(347)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(52)
Asian1.4%(6)
Other8.4%(37)
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.7
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
LOWEST13TH OF 16HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
98220$92,266
98225$63,941
98226$79,375
98229$90,945
In context

ZIP 98283 compared with Whatcom County

MeasureZIP 98283Whatcom CountyDifference
Median household income$72,237$81,78412% lower
Median home value$338,000$585,80042% lower
Homes that are rented18.2%36.3%−18.0 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher15.5%39.3%−23.9 pts
Poverty rate21.5%12.9%+8.6 pts
Foreign-born residents8.4%9.9%−1.6 pts
Median age45.738.47.3 years older
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 98283?

ZIP code 98283 has about 442 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98283?

The typical household in ZIP code 98283 earns about $72,237 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 98283 expensive?

In ZIP code 98283, the median home is worth about $338,000, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 98283?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 98283 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98283?

About 21.5% of people in ZIP code 98283 live below the federal poverty line.

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