ZIP Code 98266

In ZIP code 98266, near Bellingham, households earn a median of $51,361, while per-capita income comes to $25,845. A median home value of $421,200 is steep against those earnings, though the county's 0.70% effective property tax rate keeps annual bills lower than many places charging more. Day-to-day purchases carry an 8.30% combined sales tax. Together these figures sketch a place where housing costs claim a large share of income and everyday spending carries a noticeable premium, so stretching a paycheck here takes planning.