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Bellingham city, WA

ZIP 98225 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98225

98225 has a population of 50,355 with a median age of 32.0 yrs (49.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.7%+31% vs US avg
x
Black
1.1%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.3%-27% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.6%-49% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
11.7%-47% vs US avg
x
18–64
73.2%+19% vs US avg
x
65+
15.1%-7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.1%-63% vs US avg
x
High school
17.1%-35% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
48.3%+43% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.9%-34% vs US avg
x
Never married
52.6%+56% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.8%
x
Diversity Index
34/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
22.3%+94% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.0%+73% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.9%-18% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.2%+39% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
13.9%+139% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98225

Poverty Rate
22.3%+94% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.9%-18% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.0%+73% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.2%+39% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.3%-58% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.7%+0% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
13.9%+139% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population50,355
Median age32.0
Poverty rate22.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.7%
Hispanic9.6%
Black1.1%
Asian4.3%
Foreign-born24.0%