ZIP Code 98281

In ZIP code 98281, near Bellingham, homes carry a median value of $483,900, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 0.70% translates to roughly $3,387 a year in property taxes. With median household income at $78,125, that tax bill equals about 4.3% of annual household earnings. Per-capita income reaches $85,419, which eases the picture somewhat. A combined sales tax rate of 8.30% applies to purchases. Together these figures show a housing market where property taxes absorb a noticeable share of income, though higher per-person earnings help offset the cost.