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ZIP 98230

Part of Blaine, WA
Pop. 18,744·Whatcom County·44th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,442/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
+$477
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ZIP 98230 · $2,442
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,390
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,710
3 BR
$2,380
4 BR+
$2,870
Research median
$1,710/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,304/yr
At $2,442/mo median
Location
CityBlaine
StateWA
CountyWhatcom County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98230 (Blaine, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,744
Median income
$86,623
Median age
45.6
Renters
20.4%
Age distribution
20.2%
17.3%
21.8%
14.3%
26.3%
Under 1820.2%
18–3417.3%
35–5421.8%
55–6414.3%
65+26.3%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
77.1%
White77.1%
Black2%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian4.2%
Other8.1%
Education (25+)
24.4%
37.8%
31.9%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma24.4%
Some college37.8%
Bachelor's+31.9%
Housing tenure
79.6%
20.4%
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98230 in Blaine, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,097 → $86,623
up 18.5%
Population
18,413 → 18,744
up 1.8%
Renter share
24.2% → 20.4%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
29.6% → 31.9%
+2.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $73,097 in 2021 to $86,623 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 18,413 to 18,744 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. About 20.4% of households rent today, against 24.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 29.6% to 31.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98230 covers Blaine, WA. The median rent here is $2,442/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($86,623/yr), ZIP 98230 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98230?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98230 (Blaine, WA) is $2,442. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98230 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98230's median rent of $2,442/mo is $477 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98230 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98230 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #44 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,442/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98230?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,442/mo in ZIP 98230. The local median household income is $86,623/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98230?

Rent in ZIP 98230 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 98230 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98230 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,442/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($86,623/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98230 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 98230 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.4% of ZIP 98230 households are renters, while 79.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98230 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98230 compare to the rest of Blaine?

ZIP 98230 is pricier than Blaine as a whole. At $2,442/mo, it's $13 above the Blaine citywide median of $2,429/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98230 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98230 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,442/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 98230's median household income ($86,623/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98230 34%Benchmark 30%
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