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Zip Code 98226 - Bellingham, Washington
Primary City | Bellingham, Washington |
Area of Zip Code 98226 | 110.9 sq mi |
Population | 45,232 |
Male Population | 22,234 (49.2%) |
Female Population | 22,998 (50.8%) |
Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +75.2% |
Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +30.6% |
Median Age | 39.8 years |
Male Median Age | 37.8 years |
Female Median Age | 41.7 years |
Area Codes | 206, 360 |
Neighborhoods | Barkley, Guide Meridian, Meridian, Mount Baker, Roosevelt, Silver Beach |
Local Time | Wednesday 6:10 PM |
Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
Coordinates | 48.800604210522486° / -122.42745190123671° |
Related Zip Codes | 98220, 98221, 98222, 98223, 98224, 98225 |
Map of Zip Code 98226
Interactive MapZip Code 98226 Population
Years 1975 to 2015Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Population | 25,821 | 31,575 | 34,640 | 45,232 |
Population Density | 232.8 / mi² | 284.6 / mi² | 312.3 / mi² | 407.8 / mi² |
Racial demographics for Zip Code 98226
White: 85.6%
American Indian Or Alaskan Native: 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
Asian: 3.4%
Black Or African American: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Other: 1.7%
98226 Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 30.6% from year 2000 to 2015Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
---|---|---|---|
Zip Code 98226 | +75.2% | +43.3% | +30.6% |
Washington | +78.3% | +41.1% | +20.1% |
United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Zip Code 98226 Median Age
Median Age: 39.8 yearsLocation | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
---|---|---|---|
Zip Code 98226 | 39.8 years | 41.7 years | 37.8 years |
Washington | 37.9 years | 38.9 years | 36.9 years |
United States | 37.4 years | 38.7 years | 36.1 years |
Zip Code 98226 Population Tree
Population By Age and GenderAge | Male | Female | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Under 5 | 1,403 | 1,197 | 2,601 |
5-9 | 1,365 | 1,211 | 2,576 |
10-14 | 1,425 | 1,359 | 2,784 |
15-19 | 1,579 | 1,458 | 3,037 |
20-24 | 1,685 | 1,578 | 3,263 |
25-29 | 1,582 | 1,590 | 3,173 |
30-34 | 1,356 | 1,306 | 2,662 |
35-39 | 1,292 | 1,322 | 2,615 |
40-44 | 1,344 | 1,416 | 2,761 |
45-49 | 1,525 | 1,628 | 3,153 |
50-54 | 1,590 | 1,738 | 3,328 |
55-59 | 1,580 | 1,839 | 3,419 |
60-64 | 1,492 | 1,549 | 3,042 |
65-69 | 1,051 | 1,108 | 2,160 |
70-74 | 684 | 718 | 1,402 |
75-79 | 532 | 693 | 1,225 |
80-84 | 406 | 608 | 1,015 |
85 Plus | 344 | 681 | 1,025 |
Zip Code 98226 Population Density
Population Density: 407.8 / mi²Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
---|---|---|---|
Zip Code 98226 | 45,232 | 110.9 sq mi | 407.8 / mi² |
Washington | 7.1 million | 71,298.4 sq mi | 99.7 / mi² |
United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,761.2 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Zip Code 98226 Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in 98226 Guide Meridian: 27.7%
Meridian: 22.1%
Barkley: 20.6%
Mount Baker: 15.9%
Other: 13.8%
Stats and Demographics for Zip Code 98226
Population | 45,232 |
Households in 98226 | 23,686 |
People per Household | 2.55 |
Average House Value | $169,200 |
Income per Household | $44,100 |
Business Concentration in Zip Code 98226

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 19.7%
Medical: 11.4%
Professional Services: 10.8%
Home Services: 10.3%
Industry: 10.3%
Restaurants: 5.7%
Automotive: 5.4%
Other: 26.5%
Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
---|---|---|---|---|
Automotive | 373 | 28.9 years | 4.3 | 8.2 |
Car parts | 39 | 28.3 years | 4.3 | 0.9 |
Car repair | 105 | 26.4 years | 4.4 | 2.3 |
Beauty & Spas | 119 | 22.5 years | 3.9 | 2.6 |
Beauty salons | 42 | 24 years | 3.9 | 0.9 |
Hairdressers | 42 | 23.8 years | 3.9 | 0.9 |
Community & Government | 181 | 33.1 years | 3.9 | 4.0 |
Public administration | 42 | 37.5 years | 3.6 | 0.9 |
Social work | 93 | 23.5 years | 4.1 | 2.1 |
Education | 133 | 31.4 years | 4.5 | 2.9 |
Entertainment | 47 | 23.4 years | 4.4 | 1.0 |
Financial Services | 324 | 61 years | 3.8 | 7.2 |
Atm's | 36 | 90.1 years | 3.8 | 0.8 |
Banks | 35 | 89.5 years | 3.6 | 0.8 |
Finance other | 49 | 79.2 years | 3.6 | 1.1 |
Loan companies | 84 | 41.2 years | 4.1 | 1.9 |
Food | 244 | 31.7 years | 4.1 | 5.4 |
Grocery stores and supermarkets | 64 | 29.6 years | 4.0 | 1.4 |
Home Services | 684 | 28.3 years | 4.2 | 15.1 |
General contractors | 177 | 28.4 years | 4.3 | 3.9 |
Other construction | 87 | 30.6 years | 4.3 | 1.9 |
Real estate | 126 | 24.4 years | 3.8 | 2.8 |
Hotels & Travel | 112 | 25.2 years | 4.4 | 2.5 |
Industry | 545 | 33.9 years | 4.3 | 12.0 |
Construction of buildings | 123 | 30.9 years | 4.1 | 2.7 |
Wholesale of construction supplies | 36 | 33.7 years | 3.9 | 0.8 |
Wholesale of machinery | 51 | 34.6 years | 3.7 | 1.1 |
Local Services | 212 | 25.3 years | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Medical | 876 | 25.9 years | 4.1 | 19.4 |
Dentists | 57 | 27 years | 4.7 | 1.3 |
Health and medical | 426 | 25.5 years | 4.0 | 9.4 |
Physicians and surgeons | 128 | 30.1 years | 3.6 | 2.8 |
Pets | 50 | 33.7 years | 4.1 | 1.1 |
Professional Services | 449 | 27.7 years | 4.1 | 9.9 |
Accountants | 40 | 32.7 years | 3.8 | 0.9 |
Corporate management | 70 | 24.8 years | 4.0 | 1.5 |
Scientific and technical services | 68 | 23 years | 4.6 | 1.5 |
Specialized design | 50 | 25.2 years | 4.8 | 1.1 |
Technical construction services | 35 | 29 years | 4.0 | 0.8 |
Religion | 86 | 42.6 years | 4.4 | 1.9 |
Churches | 42 | 42.8 years | 4.4 | 0.9 |
Restaurants | 372 | 26.9 years | 4.0 | 8.2 |
Cafes | 39 | 30 years | 4.4 | 0.9 |
Shopping | 1,416 | 31.9 years | 4.0 | 31.3 |
Clothing stores | 86 | 30 years | 4.1 | 1.9 |
Electronics stores | 69 | 26.6 years | 3.7 | 1.5 |
Furniture stores | 35 | 40.4 years | 4.0 | 0.8 |
Hardware stores | 51 | 25.6 years | 4.2 | 1.1 |
Household appliances and goods | 42 | 24.8 years | 3.9 | 0.9 |
Pharmacies and drug stores | 45 | 40.7 years | 3.7 | 1.0 |
Shopping other | 85 | 31.4 years | 4.0 | 1.9 |
Women's clothing | 39 | 38.1 years | 4.0 | 0.9 |
Sports & Activities | 96 | 28.1 years | 4.3 | 2.1 |
Businesses in Zip Code 98226
Business distribution by price for Zip Code 98226
Moderate: 57.6%
Inexpensive: 36%
Expensive: 5.9%
Very Expensive: 0.5%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. & Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Zip Code 98226 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per YearLocation | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
---|---|---|---|
Zip Code 98226 | 745,031 t | 16.5 t | 6,716 t/mi² |
Washington | 122,068,940 t | 17.2 t | 1,712 t/mi² |
United States | 5,664,619,809 t | 17.6 t | 1,491 t/mi² |
Zip Code 98226 CO2 Emissions
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 745,031 t |
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.5 t |
2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10Landslide | High (7) |
Earthquake | High (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greaterDate | Time | Magnitude | Distance | Depth | Location | Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/29/17 | 1:40 AM | 3.1 | 13.5 km | 16,270 m | 4km S of Marietta, Washington | usgs.gov |
9/6/16 | 11:50 PM | 3.16 | 11.9 km | 17,970 m | 4km ENE of Sudden Valley, Washington | usgs.gov |
4/5/16 | 11:06 AM | 3.45 | 54 km | 52,160 m | 13km WNW of Ault Field, Washington | usgs.gov |
7/5/15 | 12:45 AM | 3.3 | 30.3 km | 7,800 m | 7km SE of Abbotsford, Canada | usgs.gov |
1/25/13 | 1:11 AM | 3.43 | 42.5 km | 23,415 m | San Juan Islands region, Washington | usgs.gov |
3/24/12 | 2:16 PM | 3.57 | 51.3 km | 7,749 m | Washington | usgs.gov |
11/23/05 | 12:53 PM | 4 | 22.1 km | -710 m | Washington | usgs.gov |
3/17/04 | 3:34 AM | 3.8 | 41.1 km | -387 m | Washington | usgs.gov |
11/1/00 | 12:37 AM | 3.3 | 58.6 km | 21,297 m | Puget Sound region, Washington | usgs.gov |
4/11/00 | 2:09 AM | 3.2 | 45.3 km | 13,402 m | Washington | usgs.gov |
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