ZIP code 98225
Where is ZIP code 98225?
Bellingham, Washington
Whatcom County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98225 belongs to Bellingham, Washington in Whatcom County. 98225 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 360 and 564. About 50,216 people live in the 98225 area, where the median household income is $63,941. The closest ZIP codes are 98227 (Bellingham, 0.7 mi north), 98228 (Bellingham, 0.7 mi north) and 98226 (Bellingham, 3.9 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 98225 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Bellingham |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 48.749, -122.4887 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 982 |
Population and income in 98225
| Population | 50,216 · higher than 96% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,978 · higher than 87% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.8 years · lower than 92% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $63,941 · lower than 79% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,441 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 50% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $631,200 · higher than 78% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,523 a month |
| Housing units | 24,205 |
| Households | 22,612 (2.05 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 40% / 60% |
| Land area | 12.63 sq mi (plus 1.29 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98225. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98225
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98227 | Bellingham, WA | 0.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98228 | Bellingham, WA | 0.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98226 | Bellingham, WA | 3.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 98229 | Bellingham, WA | 5.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 98262 | Lummi Island, WA | 9.2 mi W | Standard |
| 98248 | Ferndale, WA | 9.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 98247 | Everson, WA | 12.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 98264 | Lynden, WA | 13.1 mi N | Standard |
| 98232 | Bow, WA | 13.4 mi S | Standard |
| 98240 | Custer, WA | 14.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 98220 | Acme, WA | 14.5 mi E | Standard |
| 98276 | Nooksack, WA | 14.5 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98225 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98225
123 MAIN ST
BELLINGHAM WA 98225
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Chuckanut, Fairhaven and Marietta: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98225-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98225?
- 98225 is a Bellingham, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98225 in?
- ZIP code 98225 is in Whatcom County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98225 in?
- 98225 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98225?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98225 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98225?
- About 50,216 people live in ZIP code 98225, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98225?
- The median household income in 98225 is $63,941 a year, lower than 79% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98225?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98225 are 98227 (Bellingham, 0.7 miles), 98228 (Bellingham, 0.7 miles), 98226 (Bellingham, 3.9 miles) and 98229 (Bellingham, 5.1 miles).