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City: Sudden Valley, WA
Whatcom County, WA
Zip code population (2000): 56,465
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 61,966

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Houses and condos: 23,686
Renter-occupied apartments: 6,564
% of renters here:  30%
State:  35%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 98226: 94.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 172.6 sq. mi.
Water area: 1.7 sq. mi.
Population density: 359 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  1.4% ($1,790)
Washington:  1.6% ($1,915)

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Males: 27,982  (49.6%)
Females: 28,483  (50.4%)

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Urban population: 41,051
Rural population: 15,414

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $307,998
98226:  $307,998
Washington:  $300,800


According to our research of public records there were 24 registered sex offenders living in 98226 zip code in early 2007.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is smaller than the state average.

Median resident age:  36.2 years
Washington median age:  35.3 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.5 people
Washington:  2.5 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 98226, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $48,080 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $48,080
State:  $54,331

Salary/wage: $39,808 (reported on 81.5% of returns)
Here:  $39,808
State:  $45,761
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 152.4% for AGIs below $10k, 74.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 76.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 75.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 76.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 50.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,861 (reported on 53.0% of returns)
This zip code:  $1,861
Washington:  $2,110
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 13.9% for AGIs below $10k, 3.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $3,755 (reported on 28.6% of returns)
Here:  $3,755
State:  $5,879
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 12.0% for AGIs below $10k, 2.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$11,164 (reported on 24.6% of returns)
Here:  +$11,164
State:  +$15,835
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.1% for AGIs below $10k, 0.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 13.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$14,548 (reported on 15.5% of returns)
Here:  +$14,548
State:  +$13,994
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -2.1% for AGIs below $10k, 4.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 4.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 4.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.9% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,302 (reported on 3.4% of returns)
98226:  $3,302
Washington:  $3,001
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs below $10k, 0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $12,410 (reported on 1.1% of returns)
Here:  $12,410
Washington:  $14,244
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Total itemized deductions: $17,758 (1% of AGI, reported on 34.7% of returns)
Here:  $17,758
State:  $19,669
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 22.9% for AGIs below $10k, 10.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 12.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 15.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 15.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 10.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $3,175 (3.6% of AGI, reported on 29.1% of returns)
Here:  $3,175
Washington:  $3,569

Here:  3.6% of AGI
State:  3.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs below $10k, 0.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $7,385 (reported on 76.9% of returns)
98226:  $7,385
State:  $9,065
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.3% for AGIs below $10k, 4.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 18.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,572 (reported on 12.1% of returns)
Here:  $1,572
State:  $1,607
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.2% for AGIs below $10k, 3.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 49.9%
Here:  50%
State:  49%
(% for various income ranges: 41.9% for AGIs below $10k, 46.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 49.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 53.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 51.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 68.5% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2007: $53,556
This zip code:  $53,556
Washington:  $55,591
Sudden Valley, WA (98226) map

Nearest zip codes: 98225, 98247, 98264, 98232, 98248, 98262.
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Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  67.9%
Whole state:  66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  5.6%
Whole state:  6.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Housing units in zip code 98226 with a mortgage: 8,577 (1,029 second mortgage, 816 home equity loan, 30 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 3,120


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,653

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $477

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  12.2%
Whole state:  11.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  5.4%
Whole state:  5.1%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.1
State:  6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.2
State:  3.9


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Notable locations in zip code 98226: Laurel Gardens (A), Camp Lutherwood (B), Cedar Acres (C), Park (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Lummi Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes: Fragrance Lake (A), Lost Lake (B), Pine Lake (C), Toad Lake (D), Squires Lake (E), Squalicum Lake (F), Mud Lake (G), Samish, Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in zip code 98226 include: Lummi Marine Park (1), Larrabee State Park (2), Samish Park (3), Roosevelt Field (4), East Lake Padden Park (5), Saint Clair Park (6), Downer Field (7), Whatcom Falls Park (8). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: West Beach (A), Neontawanta Beach (B), Hermosa Beach (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 778
  • 1995 to 1998: 3,849
  • 1990 to 1994: 4,240
  • 1980 to 1989: 3,869
  • 1970 to 1979: 5,717
  • 1960 to 1969: 1,833
  • 1950 to 1959: 1,282
  • 1940 to 1949: 691
  • 1939 or earlier: 1,522



Zip code 98226 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Sudden Valley, WA (98226):
  • no bedroom: 77
  • 1 bedrooms: 553
  • 2 bedrooms: 3,527
  • 3 bedrooms: 8,008
  • 4 bedrooms: 2,629
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 770


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 311
  • 1 bedrooms: 1,407
  • 2 bedrooms: 2,601
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,722
  • 4 bedrooms: 475
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 48



Vehicles available in 98226 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 380
  • 1 vehicle: 3,715
  • 2 vehicles: 7,623
  • 3 vehicles: 2,764
  • 4 vehicles: 755
  • 5 or more vehicles: 327


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 677
  • 1 vehicle: 2,579
  • 2 vehicles: 2,215
  • 3 vehicles: 777
  • 4 vehicles: 268
  • 5 or more vehicles: 48



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 98226 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 98226 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 98226:

  • Less than $10,000: 94
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 47
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 52
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 71
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 84
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 111
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 85
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 96
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 83
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 97
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 124
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 99
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 106
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 285
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 361
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 501
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 704
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 2,210
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 2,856
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 4,027
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 2,036
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 1,913
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 517
  • $1,000,000 or more: 521
 



98226 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 98226:

  • Less than $100: 77
  • $100 to $149: 74
  • $150 to $199: 88
  • $200 to $249: 47
  • $250 to $299: 68
  • $300 to $349: 62
  • $350 to $399: 121
  • $400 to $449: 182
  • $450 to $499: 501
  • $500 to $549: 407
  • $550 to $599: 593
  • $600 to $649: 513
  • $650 to $699: 661
  • $700 to $749: 421
  • $750 to $799: 427
  • $800 to $899: 635
  • $900 to $999: 753
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 474
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 128
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 100
  • $2,000 or more: 98
  • No cash rent: 263
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $275,796.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $322,962
  • Black or African American householders: $274,091
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $199,649
  • Asian householders: $314,248
  • Some other race householders: $307,808
  • Two or more races householders: $284,130
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $296,064

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $306,607 (it was $162,600 in 2000)
98226:  $306,607
Washington:  $300,800
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $184,663 - $409,743

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $397,162
Here:  $397,162
State:  $389,314

Townhouses or other attached units: $244,886
Here:  $244,886
State:  $335,498

In 2-unit structures: $267,934
Here:  $267,934
State:  $357,000

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $193,588
Here:  $193,588
State:  $300,953

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $134,002
Here:  $134,002
State:  $299,543

Mobile homes: $82,942
Here:  $82,942
State:  $80,529

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $75,708
Here:  $75,708
State:  $62,453


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 15,642
  • One, attached: 992
  • Two: 745
  • 3 or 4: 993
  • 5 to 9: 686
  • 10 to 19: 1,106
  • 20 to 49: 453
  • 50 or more: 704
  • Mobile homes: 2,407
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 53
98226 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 21,757 (79%)
  • Carpooled: 3,016 (11%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 389 (1%)
  • Ferryboat: 9 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 35 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 221 (1%)
  • Walked: 531 (2%)
  • Other means: 234 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 1,373 (5%)
 

98226 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 728
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 3577
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 6290
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 5511
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 3817
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 1526
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 2203
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 299
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 384
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 623
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 638
  • 90 or more minutes: 596
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 90.0%


Household type by relationship
Households: 56,287

  • In family households: 46,389 (11,807 male householders, 3,307 female householders)
    12,515 spouses, 15,662 children (14,125 natural, 358 adopted, 1,179 stepchildren), 605 grandchildren, 304 brothers or sisters, 296 parents, 605 other relatives, 1,288 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 9,898 (3,388 male householders (2,201 living alone)), 3,555 female householders (2,635 living alone)), 2,955 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 226 (139 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 6,997 2-persons, 3,202 3-persons, 3,004 4-persons, 1,263 5-persons, 450 6-persons, 198 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 4,836 1-person, 1,477 2-persons, 445 3-persons, 140 4-persons, 36 5-persons, 5 6-persons, 4 7-or-more-persons.

9,842 married couples with children.
2,988 single-parent households (751 men, 2,237 women).

91.4% of residents of 98226 zip code speak English at home.
2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home (61% very well, 14% well, 18% not well, 7% not at all).
3.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (67% very well, 18% well, 11% not well, 4% not at all).
1.7% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (39% very well, 32% well, 24% not well, 5% not at all).
0.6% of residents speak other language at home (75% very well, 19% well, 6% not well).

Foreign born population: 5,058 (9.0%)
(39.2% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  9.0%
Whole state:  10.4%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Canada (30%)
  • Mexico (7%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • India (6%)
  • Ukraine (5%)
  • Germany (4%)
  • Philippines (4%)



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 1,234
  • 1990 to 1994: 1,051
  • 1985 to 1989: 523
  • 1980 to 1984: 381
  • 1975 to 1979: 302
  • 1970 to 1974: 270
  • 1970 to 1974: 271
  • 1965 to 1969: 1,026

White population: 49,050
Black population: 422
American Indian population: 2,516
Asian population: 1,933
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 84
Some other race population: 962
Two or more races population: 1,498

Zip code 98226 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 Other groups: 7823
 German: 7381
 English: 4193
 Irish: 3685
 Norwegian: 3418
 United States or American: 3014
 Dutch: 1853
 Scottish: 1637
 Swedish: 1572
 French (except Basque): 1251
 Italian: 1218
 Scotch-Irish: 999
 European: 809
 Polish: 661
 Canadian: 543
 Russian: 520
 Danish: 486
 Welsh: 448
 British: 446
 Ukrainian: 387
 Scandinavian: 352
 French Canadian: 323
 Swiss: 283
 Finnish: 251
 Northern European: 242
 Arab:: 225
 Icelander: 166
 Hungarian: 158
 Croatian: 139
 Czech: 135
 Lebanese: 107
 Portuguese: 82
 Greek: 80
 Egyptian: 76
 Yugoslavian: 70
 Lithuanian: 69
 Subsaharan African:: 60
 Austrian: 57
 African: 50
 New Zealander: 43
 Syrian: 42
 Czechoslovakian: 41
 Romanian: 38
 Latvian: 38
 Belgian: 35
 Turkish: 27
 Eastern European: 25
 Australian: 23
 Slavic: 20
 Estonian: 18
 West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 16
 Jamaican: 16
 Albanian: 14
 Pennsylvania German: 13
 Macedonian: 11
 Luxemburger: 11
 Celtic: 10
 Armenian: 10
 South African: 10
 Slovak: 8
 Basque: 7



Zip code 98226 topographic map

Public primary/middle schools in zip code 98226 not listed on the city page:
  • NORTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHL (Students: 380; Location: 4000 MAGRATH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA; Grades: PK - 05)
  • SUNNYLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 333; Location: 2800 JAMES ST, BELLINGHAM, WA; Grades: PK - 05)
  • LUMMI TRIBAL SCHOOL (Students: 160; Location: 2530 KWINA RD, BELLINGHAM, WA; Grades: KG - 08)
  • BLAINE AT TIMBER RIDGE (Students: 52; Location: 5604 MISSION ROAD, BELLINGHAM, WA; Grades: 06 - 12)
  • VISIONS (SEAMAR YOUTH CENTER) (Students: 18; Location: 1603 E ILLINOIS ST, BELLINGHAM, WA; Grades: 07 - 11)
  • MERIDIAN SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Students: 12; Location: 214 W LAUREL ROAD, BELLINGHAM, WA; Grades: PK - PK)

Major facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • BRITAX HEATH TECNA (3225 WOBURN STREET in BELLINGHAM, WA)
    AIR SYNTHETIC MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-10-2001-0155, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-10-2001-0155, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    HAZARDOUS WASTE BIENNIAL REPORTER (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Large Quantity Generators, more that 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities)
    STATE MASTER (Washington State Department of Ecology's Facility/Site identification system) - HAZWASTE-WAD988469128, EPCRA, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, LQG
    Business SIC classification: HEATING EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT ELECTRIC AND WARM AIR FURNACES; AIRCRAFT PARTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
    Organizations: HEATH TECNA INC (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: BRITAX HEATH TECNA INC BELLINGHAM, BRITAX HEATH TECNA INC BELLINGHAM, BRITAX HEATH TECNA INCE, HEATH TECHNA AEROSPACE CO BELLINGHAM, HEXCEL CORPORATION BELLINGHAM
  • BROOKS MANUFACTURING (2120 PACIFIC STREET in BELLINGHAM, WA)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit - ICIS-, ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY
    HAZARDOUS WASTE BIENNIAL REPORTER (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities)
    STATE MASTER (Washington State Department of Ecology's Facility/Site identification system) - HAZWASTE-WAD009249475, SQG, TOXICS-, GROUND WATER PROGRAM, VOLUNTARY CLEAN UP PROGRAM, WATQUAL-WA0030805, NPDES NON-MAJOR, HAZWASTE-WAD009249475, EPCRA, TRI REPORTER, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, AIRQUAL-D 073 0021, AIR MINOR
    Business SIC classification: SAWMILLS AND PLANING MILLS, GENERAL; WOOD PRESERVING; WOOD PRODUCTS
    Organizations: BROOKS MANUFACTURING CO (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: BROOKS MANUFACTURING CO, FRANK BROOKS MANUFACTURING-
  • BOULEVARD PARK BELLINGHAM PARKS AND RECREATION (S STATE STREET AND BAYVIEW STREET in BELLINGHAM, WA)
    SUPERFUND (Superfund database)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (Washington State Department of Ecology's Facility/Site identification system) - HAZWASTE-WAD980835565, CESQG
    Business SIC classification: AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES
    Organizations: BELLINGHAM CITY (CONTACT/ HAZARDOUS WASTE) , JOHN IVARY (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: BELLINGHAM CITY DEPT OF P & R, BOULEVARD PARK/14 BELLINGHOM PARKS AND RECREATION
  • CANFOR USA BELLINGHAM (4395 CURTIS RD in BELLINGHAM, WA)
    AIR SYNTHETIC MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    STATE MASTER (Washington State Department of Ecology's Facility/Site identification system) - WATQUAL-SO3002221, NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT
    Business SIC classification: HARDWOOD DIMENSION AND FLOORING MILLS; WOOD PRODUCTS
  • ANVIL CORP (1675 W BAKERVIEW RD in BELLINGHAM, WA)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (Washington State Department of Ecology's Facility/Site identification system) - HAZWASTE-WAD010205656, CESQG
    Business SIC classification: ENGINEERING SERVICES
    Organizations: LARRY LEVORSEN (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
  • ARCO 5840 (1197 SLATER RD in BELLINGHAM, WA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (Washington State Department of Ecology's Facility/Site identification system) - TOXICS-101137, UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM, HAZWASTE-WAD988516175, EPCRA, SQG
    Business SIC classification: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
    Organizations: SPEED LANE INC (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , BP WEST COAST PRODUCTS LLC (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: ARCO 05840
  • BIRCH EQUIPMENT BELLINGHAM (1619 KENTUCKY ST in BELLINGHAM, WA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (Washington State Department of Ecology's Facility/Site identification system) - TOXICS-, UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM
    Business SIC classification: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING; EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING
    Organizations: BIRCH EQUIPMENT CO INC (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: BIRCH EQUIPMENT CO INC
  • CESCO SOLUTIONS INC (3715 IRONGATE RD in BELLINGHAM, WA)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities)
    STATE MASTER (Washington State Department of Ecology's Facility/Site identification system) - HAZWASTE-CRK000045640, EPCRA, TRI REPORTER
    Business SIC classification: CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS
    Alternative names: CESCO CHEMICALS INC, CESCO CHEMICALS INC BELLINGHAM
  • COCA COLA BOTTLING CO OF WASH BELLINGHAM (2101 WOBURN ST in BELLINGHAM, WA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (Washington State Department of Ecology's Facility/Site identification system) - TOXICS-1198, LEAKING STORAGE TANK, UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM, TOXICS-, VOLUNTARY CLEAN UP PROGRAM, HAZWASTE-WA0000952291, EPCRA, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    Business SIC classification: BOTTLED AND CANNED SOFT DRINKS AND CARBONATED WATERS; GROCERIES AND RELATED PRODUCTS
    Business NAICS classification: SOFT DRINK MANUFACTURING.; SOFT DRINK MANUFACTURING.
    Organizations: LYLE ALEXANDER (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , COCA COLA ENTERPRISES (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: COCA COLA BOTTLING BELLINGHAM
  • CARL POST DAIRY (5390 SAND RD in BELLINGHAM, WA)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    STATE MASTER (Washington State Department of Ecology's Facility/Site identification system) - WATQUAL-WAG013002, NPDES NON-MAJOR
    Business SIC classification: DAIRY FARMS
    Alternative names: SAND ROAD DAIRY FARM INC
  • COLT CONSTRUCTION CURTIS RD (4256 CURTIS RD in BELLINGHAM, WA)
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (Washington State Department of Ecology's Facility/Site identification system) - HAZWASTE-WAH000001438, SQG
    Organizations: MIKE KLINGER (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
  • COLACURCIO BROTHERS CONSTRUCTI (2522 KWINA ROAD in BELLINGHAM, WA). Federal Facility. BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business SIC classification: GENERAL CONTRACTORS-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, OTHER THAN SINGLE-FAMILY
    Alternative names: BIA-NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE, LUMMI NATION (OWNER), NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE
  • CARL COZIER ELEMENTARY (133 LINCOLN ST in BELLINGHAM, WA)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-2817
    Organizations: BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DIST 501 (SCHOOL DISTRICT)

Fire-safe hotels and motels in zip code 98226
  • Quality Inn Baron Suites, 100 E Kellogg, Bellingham, WA 98226, Phone: (360) 647-8000, Fax: (360) 647-8094
  • Wedge Mountain Inn, 7335 State Hwy 2, Leavenworth, WA 98226, Phone: (509) 548-6694
  • Best Western Icicle Inn, 505 Hwy 2, Leavenworth, WA 98226, Phone: (509) 548-7000
  • Best Western Heritage Inn, 151 E Mcleod Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, Phone: (360) 647-1912, Fax: (360) 671-3878
  • Val U Inn Bellingham, 805 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226, Phone: (360) 671-9600, Fax: (360) 671-8323
  • Comfort Inn Bellingham, 4282 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98226, Phone: (360) 738-1100, Fax: (360) 738-8123
  • Rodeway Inn bellis Fair, 3710 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98226, Phone: (360) 738-6000
  • La Quinta Inn, 125 E Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, Phone: (360) 671-6200, Fax: (360) 671-9491
  • Holiday Inn Express, 4160 Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98226, Phone: (360) 671-4800, Fax: (360) 671-9920
See all 9 fire-safe hotels and motels in zip code 98226

Median worth of mobile homes: $93,179

Zip code 98226 marital status for males
Zip code 98226 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (46%)
  • Electricity (33%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (12%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 29227
  • Northeast: 2252
  • Midwest: 6188
  • South: 2549
  • West: 10410

48% of the 98226 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 57% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 52% lived in Washington.

Population in 1990: 38,518. Population change in the 1990s: +17,947 (+46.6%).

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:




Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 659
Here:  10.5%
Washington:  9.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 91
Here:  2.9%
Washington:  7.0%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 310
Here:  6.8%
Washington:  15.7%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Companies with biggest federal contracts located in this zip code (BELLINGHAM, WA):

  • STRIDER CONSTRUCTION CO INC (4721 NORTHWEST ROAD; small business): $3,929,338 in 40 contracts from 1999 to 2002
    Contracts for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Non-Building Facilities, Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Other Non-Building Facilities, Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Railways (includes resurfacing) by Army, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only, Federal Highway Administration, and others
    Signed by year: 2000: $310,000; 2001: $2,460,656; 2002: $592,682; 2003: $0; 2004: $0; 2005: $0; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $2,896,000 with Army for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Non-Building Facilities. Signed on 2001-06-28. Completion date: 2002-05-04.
    $507,000 with Bureau of Reclamation for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Other Non-Building Facilities. Signed on 1999-11-15. Completion date: 2000-03-15.
    $349,114 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Non-Building Facilities. Signed on 2002-03-20. Completion date: 2001-09-30.
    $200,000 with Bureau of Reclamation for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Other Non-Building Facilities. Signed on 2000-04-15. Completion date: 2000-03-15.
  • FOREST TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS INC (SUITE F; small business): $1,508,426 in 58 contracts from 2000 to 2006
    Contracts for ADP Central Processing Unit (CPU, Computer), Digital, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne, Miscellaneous Items, Other Natural Resources and Conservation Services, and more by Indian Affairs (Assistant Secretary), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service (disused code: now 12C2), Bureau of Land Management, and others
    Signed by year: 2000: $92,000; 2001: $250,176; 2002: $87,000; 2003: $290,330; 2004: $337,623; 2005: $348,644; 2006: $102,653.

    Biggest contracts:
    $190,165 with Indian Affairs (Assistant Secretary) for ADP Central Processing Unit (CPU, Computer), Digital. Taking place in MT. Signed on 2005-09-08. Completion date: 2005-11-30.
    $131,000 with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Taking place in OR. Signed on 2001-08-15. Completion date: 2001-08-15.
    $92,000 with Forest Service (disused code: now 12C2) for Miscellaneous Items. Taking place in GA. Signed on 2000-09-15. Completion date: 2000-12-15.
    $90,160 with Indian Affairs (Assistant Secretary) for Other Natural Resources and Conservation Services. Signed on 2004-02-17. Completion date: 2004-02-17.
  • SHORESIDE CONSTRUCTION, INC (4110 BAKERVIEW SPUR; small business): $709,699 in 7 contracts from 2000 to 2005
    Contracts for Scaffolding Equipment and Concrete Forms, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials, Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Non-Building Facilities by Navy, United States Coast Guard (disused code: now 7008)
    Signed by year: 2000: $530,100; 2001: $77,000; 2002: $7,000; 2003: $0; 2004: $0; 2005: $95,599; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $284,220 with Navy for Scaffolding Equipment and Concrete Forms. Signed on 2000-07-07. Completion date: 2000-09-29.
    $204,900, same as above. Signed on 2000-01-26. Completion date: 2000-05-15.
    $87,799 with Navy for Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials. Signed on 2005-06-10. Completion date: 2005-08-30.
    $77,000 with United States Coast Guard (disused code: now 7008) for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Non-Building Facilities. Signed on 2001-06-15. Completion date: 2002-01-15.
  • D O CONSTRUCTION INC (3286 BALCH RD; small business): $643,962 in 9 contracts from 2004 to 2006
    Contracts for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Dredging, Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Restoration of real property by Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $0; 2004: $33,200; 2005: $11,940; 2006: $598,822.

    Biggest contracts:
    $630,000 with Army for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Dredging. Signed on 2006-03-07. Completion date: 2006-03-31.
    $10,100 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Restoration of real property. Signed on 2004-11-12. Completion date: 2004-11-27.
    $10,100 with Army for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Restoration of real property. Signed on 2004-11-12. Completion date: 2004-11-27.
    $6,500, same as above. Signed on 2004-11-12. Completion date: 2004-11-14.
  • HELIPRO CORPORATION INTERNATIO (HANGAR D; 2000 W BAKERVIE): $515,672 in 6 contracts from 2002 to 2003
    Contracts for Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment by Army
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $295,253; 2003: $220,419; 2004: $0; 2005: $0; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $183,919 with Army for Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment. Taking place in CT. Signed on 2003-09-25. Completion date: 2003-10-25.
    $183,809 with Army for Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment. Taking place in AL. Signed on 2002-12-16. Completion date: 2002-12-23.
    $56,175, same as above. Signed on 2002-05-29. Completion date: 2002-07-31.
    $55,269, same as above. Signed on 2002-08-01. Completion date: 2002-08-16.
  • BELLINGHAM AERO INC (4201 MITCHELL WAY; small business)
    $448,215 with Defense Logistics Agency for Liquid Propellants and Fuels, Petroleum Base. Signed on 2006-03-01. Completion date: 2010-03-31.
  • KNIGHT ENTERPRISES (4001 IRONGATE RD; small business): $264,695 in 10 contracts from 2001 to 2005
    Contracts for Miscellaneous Vehicular Components, Ship and Boat Propulsion Components, Transcription Services by Navy
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $70,403; 2002: $169,269; 2003: $8,651; 2004: $12,622; 2005: $3,750; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $70,403 with Navy for Miscellaneous Vehicular Components. Taking place in CA. Signed on 2001-10-24. Completion date: 2001-12-19.
    $61,107 with Navy for Ship and Boat Propulsion Components. Signed on 2002-02-27. Completion date: 2002-06-27.
    $60,912, same as above. Signed on 2002-02-28. Completion date: 2002-05-29.
    $44,100, same as above. Signed on 2002-02-22. Completion date: 2002-07-22.
  • CLARK A. BERGMAN (618 BAKERVIEW RD; small business): $259,423 in 45 contracts from 2002 to 2006
    Contracts for Lease or Rental of Facilities -- Office Buildings by Public Buildings Service
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $26,382; 2003: $123,116; 2004: $13,191; 2005: $57,161; 2006: $39,573.

    Biggest contracts:
    $13,191 with Public Buildings Service for Lease or Rental of Facilities -- Office Buildings. Signed on 2003-09-15. Completion date: 2003-09-15.
    $13,191, same as above. Signed on 2003-09-15. Completion date: 2003-09-15.
    $13,191, same as above. Signed on 2002-12-15. Completion date: 2002-12-15.
    $13,191, same as above. Signed on 2002-12-15. Completion date: 2002-12-15.
  • MUSTANG SURVIVAL HOLDINGS, INC (3870 MUSTANG WAY): $184,873 in 4 contracts from 2002 to 2005
    $146,806 with Army for Clothing, Special Purpose. Signed on 2005-07-27. Completion date: 2005-09-14.
    $38,000 with United States Coast Guard (disused code: now 7008) for Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment. Taking place in MO. Signed on 2002-08-15. Completion date: 2002-09-15.
    $38 with U.S. Coast Guard for Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment. Taking place in MS. Signed on 2003-09-15. Completion date: 2003-10-15.
    $29 with U.S. Coast Guard for Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment. Taking place in KY. Signed on 2003-06-15. Completion date: 2003-07-15.
  • MYHRE S EXPLORATION PRODUCTS, (4000 IRONGATE ROAD; small business)
    50 employees, $0 revenue: $179,150 in 10 contracts from 2000 to 2006
    Contracts for Environmental Chambers and Related Equipment, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Components, Navigational Instruments, Armor, Personal, and more by Army, Defense Logistics Agency, Department of State
    Signed by year: 2000: $37,380; 2001: $34,600; 2002: $30,582; 2003: $19,355; 2004: $29,229; 2005: $15,428; 2006: $12,576.

    Biggest contracts:
    $37,380 with Army for Environmental Chambers and Related Equipment. Signed on 2000-08-10. Completion date: 2000-09-29.
    $34,600 with Army for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Components. Signed on 2001-09-10. Completion date: 2001-10-12.
    $30,582 with Defense Logistics Agency for Navigational Instruments. Signed on 2002-09-30. Completion date: 2002-11-29.
    $29,229, same as above. Signed on 2004-06-11. Completion date: 2004-07-11.


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (100-249 employees: 2 establishments, 50-99 employees: 5 establishments, 20-49 employees: 6 establishments, 10-19 employees: 10 establishments, 5-9 employees: 4 establishments, 1-4 employees: 9 establishments)
  • Construction: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (500-999: 1, 20-49: 2, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 11)
  • Information: Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications (500-999: 1, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 3)
  • Construction: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (250-499: 1, 100-249: 1, 10-19: 8, 5-9: 2, 1-4: 8)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (20-49: 13, 10-19: 7, 5-9: 8, 1-4: 7)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (250-499: 1, 20-49: 1, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 5, 1-4: 9)
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: Engineering Services (250-499: 1, 20-49: 1, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 8)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)




People in group quarters
  • 139 people in nursing homes
  • 66 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 16 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 3 people in other group homes


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 6 full and 24 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED145$232,6762,880$225,5452,659$234,649579$97,53035$1,688,397863$219,143204$148,954
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED12$248,152368$210,980444$222,74083$115,5210$0131$194,10757$145,402
APPLICATIONS DENIED22$198,030449$233,0481,223$262,028212$105,8132$384,350181$230,555121$131,721
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN18$236,501252$243,583576$249,40368$175,9942$3,599,640111$241,54639$175,671
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$063$226,197193$251,87222$139,8580$023$231,9467$260,300
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 6 full and 24 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
D) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED543$237,792138$267,08457$229,6809$212,082
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED63$263,67019$306,1016$182,8620$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED4$306,0488$422,7400$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN19$292,25617$298,2914$251,9530$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS10$274,6222$282,2102$230,4350$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value




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