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ZIP Code 98229

Whatcom, Washington

ZCTA 98229

Juniper

ZIP Code 98229 is in the 94th percentile nationally for home price against income. It also sits in the highest 12% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 17% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$689,115

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

52%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

62.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The boundary of ZIP Code 98229, in Whatcom, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

33,298

Median Age

39.1

Population Density

663.74

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$4,639

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.73%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.97×

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$90,945

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,670

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

-0.86%

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

49%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

14%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

43.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

52

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.4

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 98229: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 98229?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 98229 today is $689,115, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98229?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98229 is $4,639, an effective rate of 0.73% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98229 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98229 cost about 6.97× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98229?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98229 is $1,670 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98229?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98229 have moved 52% over the past five years (-0.86% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98229?
ZIP Code 98229 has a population of 33,298, about 663.74 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 39.1.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98229?
ZIP Code 98229 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 73.2°F, winter lows around 34.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98229 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98229's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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