ZIP Code 98230 Demographics

Whatcom County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98230 compared to county averages.

Total Population

18,605

↓ 91.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$79,789

↑ +2.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$419,400

↓ 11.7% vs county

Median Age

44.5 yrs

↓ +17.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.3%

↓ +30.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98230 compares to Whatcom County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98230 $80k Whatcom $78k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98230 $419k Whatcom $475k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

19.0%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

77.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,273

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98230 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$419,400
Down Payment (20%)$83,880
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,662P&I: $2121 | Tax: $419 | Ins: $122
Rent (Local Median)
$1,273
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,389/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98230, sorted by distance.

98248 7.3 mi away whatcom county 98226 16.7 mi away whatcom county 98225 16.8 mi away whatcom county 98262 18.2 mi away whatcom county 98229 22.5 mi away whatcom county

About Whatcom County

Whatcom County is located in Washington and has a total population of 226,523. The county's median household income is $77,581 and median home value is $475,000. ZIP code 98230 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Whatcom County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.