ZIP code 98229: Bellingham, WA
98229 is a ZIP code in Bellingham, Washington, mainly in Whatcom County, part of the Bellingham, WA metro area. About 33,298 people live here.
- Population
- 33,298
- Median household income
- $90,945
- Typical home value
- $687,700+0.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,670gross, per month
- Median age
- 39.1
- Homeowners
- 69.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 98229 details
| City | Bellingham |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County (also partly Skagit County) |
| Metro area | Bellingham, WA |
| Time zone | Pacific Time (UTC−8), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 50.2 sq mi, plus 5 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 664 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 20.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 48.70594, -122.39833 |
Median rent in 98229 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,390/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,320/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,604/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,057/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,896/mo |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,299/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 98229
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98227 | Bellingham, WA | 5.5 mi | — |
| 98228 | Bellingham, WA | 5.5 mi | — |
| 98225 | Bellingham, WA | 6.1 mi | 50,216 |
| 98226 | Bellingham, WA | 6.5 mi | 46,782 |
| 98220 | Acme, WA | 9.4 mi | 541 |
| 98232 | Bow, WA | 9.8 mi | 4,054 |
| 98262 | Lummi Island, WA | 12.9 mi | 957 |
| 98247 | Everson, WA | 13.8 mi | 9,115 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 98229?
A typical home in ZIP code 98229 is worth about $687,700 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $90,945 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Washington average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $687,700 homeWhat can a $90,945 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 98229
What city is ZIP code 98229?
ZIP code 98229 is in Bellingham, WA, in Whatcom County.
What county is ZIP code 98229 in?
98229 is mainly in Whatcom County, Washington, and partly in Skagit County.
What is the population of ZIP code 98229?
About 33,298 people live in ZIP code 98229, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 98229 in?
98229 is in Pacific Time (UTC−8). It observes daylight saving time.