ZIP code 98229
Where is ZIP code 98229?
Bellingham, Washington
Whatcom County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98229 belongs to Bellingham, Washington in Whatcom County. 98229 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 33,298 people live in the 98229 area, where the median household income is $90,945. The closest ZIP codes are 98225 (Bellingham, 5.1 mi northwest), 98227 (Bellingham, 5.6 mi northwest) and 98228 (Bellingham, 5.6 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 98229 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 48.6952, -122.4124 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 982 |
Population and income in 98229
| Population | 33,298 · higher than 86% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 664 · higher than 68% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.1 years · lower than 61% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $90,945 · higher than 57% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $51,213 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 53% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $633,500 · higher than 78% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,670 a month |
| Housing units | 14,543 |
| Households | 13,712 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 50.17 sq mi (plus 5.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98229. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98229
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98225 | Bellingham, WA | 5.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 98227 | Bellingham, WA | 5.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98228 | Bellingham, WA | 5.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98226 | Bellingham, WA | 7.2 mi N | Standard |
| 98232 | Bow, WA | 9.2 mi S | Standard |
| 98220 | Acme, WA | 10.2 mi E | Standard |
| 98262 | Lummi Island, WA | 12.4 mi W | Standard |
| 98284 | Sedro Woolley, WA | 14.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 98248 | Ferndale, WA | 14.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 98247 | Everson, WA | 14.9 mi N | Standard |
| 98233 | Burlington, WA | 15.4 mi S | Standard |
| 98244 | Deming, WA | 16.4 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98229 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98229
123 MAIN ST
BELLINGHAM WA 98229
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98229-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98229?
- 98229 is a Bellingham, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98229 in?
- ZIP code 98229 is in Whatcom County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98229 in?
- 98229 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98229?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98229 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98229?
- About 33,298 people live in ZIP code 98229, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98229?
- The median household income in 98229 is $90,945 a year, higher than 57% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98229?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98229 are 98225 (Bellingham, 5.1 miles), 98227 (Bellingham, 5.6 miles), 98228 (Bellingham, 5.6 miles) and 98226 (Bellingham, 7.2 miles).