ZIP Code 98226

Households in ZIP code 98226, around Bellingham, bring in a median of $79,375 a year, while per-capita income sits at $45,504. With a median home value of $607,600 and a county property tax rate of 0.70%, annual property taxes land near $4,253, a meaningful slice of earnings at that income level. Sales tax adds 9.20% to most purchases, trimming day-to-day spending power. Together these costs shape how far a paycheck stretches here: housing carries real weight, and everyday buying costs more than in many parts of Washington.