ZIP code 98230
Where is ZIP code 98230?
Blaine, Washington
Whatcom County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98230 belongs to Blaine, Washington in Whatcom County. 98230 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 236, 360, 564, 604, 672 and 778. About 18,744 people live in the 98230 area, where the median household income is $86,623. The closest ZIP codes are 98231 (Blaine, 2.2 mi north), 98240 (Custer, 5.3 mi east) and 98248 (Ferndale, 9.4 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 98230 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Blaine |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 236, 360, 564, 604, 672, 778 |
| Coordinates | 48.9636, -122.7323 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 982 |
Population and income in 98230
| Population | 18,744 · higher than 69% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 441 · higher than 63% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.6 years · higher than 66% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $86,623 · higher than 52% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,519 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $499,800 · higher than 59% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,365 a month |
| Housing units | 9,615 |
| Households | 7,976 (2.34 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 42.5 sq mi (plus 4.7 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98230. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98230
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98231 | Blaine, WA | 2.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98240 | Custer, WA | 5.3 mi E | Standard |
| 98248 | Ferndale, WA | 9.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 98264 | Lynden, WA | 12.5 mi E | Standard |
| 98281 | Point Roberts, WA | 14.8 mi W | Standard |
| 98226 | Bellingham, WA | 17.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 98262 | Lummi Island, WA | 17.5 mi S | Standard |
| 98227 | Bellingham, WA | 17.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 98228 | Bellingham, WA | 17.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 98225 | Bellingham, WA | 18.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 98247 | Everson, WA | 18.6 mi E | Standard |
| 98276 | Nooksack, WA | 18.8 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98230 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98230
123 MAIN ST
BLAINE WA 98230
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Birch Bay: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98230-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Blaine, WA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98230?
- 98230 is a Blaine, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98230 in?
- ZIP code 98230 is in Whatcom County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98230 in?
- 98230 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98230?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98230 use area codes 236, 360, 564, 604, 672 and 778.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98230?
- About 18,744 people live in ZIP code 98230, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98230?
- The median household income in 98230 is $86,623 a year, higher than 52% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98230?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98230 are 98231 (Blaine, 2.2 miles), 98240 (Custer, 5.3 miles), 98248 (Ferndale, 9.4 miles) and 98264 (Lynden, 12.5 miles).