ZIP Code 98295

Households in ZIP code 98295, near Bellingham, earn a median of $98,965, placing the area squarely in middle- to upper-middle-income territory, while per-capita income of $35,724 hints at a broad mix of earners. Homes carry a median value of $456,200, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.70% applies to that valuation. Combined with an 8.90% sales tax, purchases here carry a noticeable premium. The property levy stays comparatively gentle against the home prices, so the ongoing cost of living leans more on what residents spend than on what they own.