The ZIP Code 98230 is associated with the city of Blaine in Washington in Whatcom County. The 98230 ZIP Code has a median age of 47.6 years, and 30.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 8% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $69,529. It is estimated that about 29.4% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $37,780. The current population estimate is 17,604.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98230 is $69,529, while the region's mean household income is $88,222. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,780. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98230 of $37,780 is approximately 2.92% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 7.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 21.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.3% of the population in 98230 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.3% of 98230 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.2% |
In ZIP Code 98230, 92.8% of the population graduated high school, while 29.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.8% in this Whatcom County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.7% |
| Associate's degree | 13.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98230, 94.4% is one race, while 5.6% are two or more races. Approximately 7.6% of 98230 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98230 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.1%), followed by Asian (6.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.5% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.2% |
| Some other race | 3.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98230, an estimated 25.8% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 18.6% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 2.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Whatcom County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 25.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 6.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98230 are older than average. The median age of 47.6 years in ZIP Code 98230 is approximately 24.93% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.7% of the population in 98230 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 98230 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98230 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98230 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98230, 53.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.3 minutes. Approximately 16.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98230 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 14.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 98230 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.5% |
| Retail trade | 14.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.1% |
| Information | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 14.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.2% |
| Public administration | 6.2% |
In ZIP Code 98230, 86.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Whatcom County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 86.4% |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.3% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98230 has an average daily solar radiation level of 3.97 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 3.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 39.76% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98230 | 10.36¢/kWh | 9.46¢/kWh | 3.78¢/kWh |
| Washington | 13.79¢/kWh | 10.99¢/kWh | 7.22¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98230 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.61 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.65 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.41 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.36 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.39 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.13 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.11 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.11 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 1.72 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.57 | 1.78 | 5.46 |