Bellingham, WA ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Bellingham, Washington: 98225, 98226 and 98229. Together they are home to 130,296 residents in 56,372 households. That is more than the 93,438 people counted inside Bellingham city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $63,941 in 98225 to $90,945 in 98229.
Bellingham city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 93,438 |
| Households | 41,500 |
| Median household income | $66,755 |
| Median home value | $627,500 |
| Median age | 34.1 |
| Median rent | $1,577 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 130,296 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 56,372 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $63,941 (98225) to $90,945 (98229) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $75,998 |
| Homeowners | 55.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 90 routes, 58,921 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Bellingham: 98229 ($90,945)
- Most residents: 98225 (50,216 people)
- Highest homeownership: 98229 (69.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 98229 (27.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 98225 (28.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 98225 (31.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 98229 ($633,500)
Every ZIP code in Bellingham
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98225 | Bellingham | 50,216 | 22,612 | $63,941 | $631,200 | 40.3% | 15.8% | 28.1% | 37 | 25,441 | 77% of its land; mailing city |
| 98226 | Bellingham | 46,782 | 20,048 | $79,375 | $607,600 | 62.4% | 24.9% | 14.7% | 33 | 22,798 | 9% of its land; mailing city |
| 98229 | Bellingham | 33,298 | 13,712 | $90,945 | $633,500 | 69.7% | 27.2% | 10.7% | 20 | 15,182 | 17% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Bellingham when at least 10% of its land lies inside Bellingham city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Bellingham. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Bellingham.
Counties
- Whatcom County — 17 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Sudden Valley — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Bellingham, WA?
- 98225, 98226 and 98229. A ZIP code is listed for Bellingham when at least 10% of its land lies inside Bellingham city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Bellingham.
- What is the population of Bellingham, WA?
- The Census Bureau counts 93,438 residents inside Bellingham city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Bellingham hold 130,296 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Bellingham, WA?
- $66,755 inside Bellingham city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $63,941 to $90,945.
- Which Bellingham ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 98229, at $90,945, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Bellingham, WA?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 90 carrier routes reaching 58,921 residential and 4,495 business mailboxes.
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