ZIP Code 98225

In ZIP code 98225, which covers Bellingham, homes carry a median value of $631,200 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.70% — a combination that translates into a yearly tax bill of roughly $4,400. With median household income at $63,941, that obligation absorbs a meaningful share of annual earnings, and per-capita income of $42,441 underscores how steep the gap is between local pay and local home prices. A combined sales tax of 9.20% adds further cost to everyday purchases, tightening budgets already stretched by housing.