ZIP Code 98220

Households in ZIP code 98220, near Bellingham, report a median income of $92,266, while per-capita income sits at $38,479. A median home value of $368,800 pairs with a county-level effective property tax rate of 0.70%, so property taxes take a smaller share of home value than in many parts of Washington. Sales tax in this area runs 8.30%, applying to most everyday purchases. Together, the two taxes shape the cost picture here: housing carries the larger upfront price, income levels are fairly strong, and ongoing tax costs stay tied to spending and assessed value.