Alger, WA ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes serve Alger, Washington: 98229, 98284, 98233 and 98232. Together they are home to 83,037 residents in 32,772 households. That is more than the 687 people counted inside Alger Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $87,614 in 98233 to $104,559 in 98232.
Alger Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 687 |
| Households | 182 |
| Median household income | $109,151 |
| Median home value | $700,000 |
| Median age | 47.1 |
| Median rent | not published |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 83,037 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 32,772 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $87,614 (98233) to $104,559 (98232) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $91,595 |
| Homeowners | 69.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 48 routes, 34,063 homes (4 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Alger: 98232 ($104,559)
- Most residents: 98229 (33,298 people)
- Highest homeownership: 98232 (90.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 98284 (31.8% of households)
- Most new movers: 98233 (17.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 98229 (39.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 98232 ($782,200)
Every ZIP code in Alger
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98229 | Bellingham | 33,298 | 13,712 | $90,945 | $633,500 | 69.7% | 27.2% | 10.7% | 20 | 15,182 | 2% of its land |
| 98284 | Sedro Woolley | 27,835 | 10,773 | $93,006 | $482,500 | 73.0% | 31.8% | 12.8% | 16 | 11,029 | 0% of its land |
| 98233 | Burlington | 17,850 | 6,711 | $87,614 | $502,100 | 59.4% | 29.5% | 17.5% | 9 | 7,659 | 3% of its land |
| 98232 | Bow | 4,054 | 1,576 | $104,559 | $782,200 | 90.0% | 23.4% | 5.5% | 3 | 1,762 | 1% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Alger when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Alger Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Alger. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Alger.
Counties
- Skagit County — 13 ZIP codes
- Whatcom County — 17 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Bellingham — 3 ZIP codes
- Sudden Valley — 1 ZIP code
- Sedro-Woolley — 1 ZIP code
- Burlington — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Alger, WA?
- 98229, 98284, 98233 and 98232. A ZIP code is listed for Alger when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Alger Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Alger.
- What is the population of Alger, WA?
- The Census Bureau counts 687 residents inside Alger Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 4 ZIP codes that serve Alger hold 83,037 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Alger, WA?
- $109,151 inside Alger Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $87,614 to $104,559.
- Which Alger ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 98232, at $104,559, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Alger, WA?
- For the 4 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 48 carrier routes reaching 34,063 residential and 1,580 business mailboxes.
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