Zip Code

98226

City

Bellingham, WA

Population & Migration

What is the forecasted population for Zip code 98226 Bellingham, WA?

Population census 2020
45,380
Forecasted population 2025
47,605
4.9% vs. 2020
Forecasted population 2030
48,907
7.8% vs. 2020

Zip code 98226 Bellingham, WA population is forecasted to grow 4.9% by 2025 (0.2 points above the 4.7% national average).

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Housing and Affordability

With a forecasted population of 47,605 people for 2025 zip code 98226 Bellingham, WA will generate a good demand for housing, which is expected to have a deficit of 1,532 houses for 2030. Vacancy rate is 5.0 points below national US average.

Total homes available 2020
19,715
Estimated total home demand in 2030
21,247
Total homes balance inventory
1,532

Average Household Income in zip code 98226 Bellingham, WA
from Internal Revenue Service

Average household income in 2021
$91,690

Affordability

Affordability Index
6

Affordability indicates the ability of potential homebuyers to afford a home measured in number of years needed to pay a house. Example: Home Price 500,000 / Household Income 100,000 = 5 Years = Index 5

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Drinking water violations

How is the quality of drinking water in Zip code 98226 Bellingham, WA?

County total number of drinking water violations

408

+67%

244

County total number of drinking water contaminations

54

+125%

24

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