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Birch Bay, Washington · ZIP 98230

— ZIP 98230

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62OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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About average safety for this region.

Safety index65/100

Mixed school performance nearby.

School index68/100
Avg math proficiency50%
Avg reading proficiency62%
Schools nearby4

Softer property values than the metro.

Value index48/100
Median price$615K
Median rent$2,379/mo
Days on market25 days

Real Estate Snapshot

Median Price

$615K

Median Rent

$2,379/mo

Days on Market

25 days

Sale-to-List

99.1%

Median Home Price — 24 Months

Median Rent — 15 Months

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Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,370

Violent Crime

525

Property Crime

4,845

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Whatcom County, Washington (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

SchoolGradesStudentsMath ↓Reading
Blaine Elementary School03–05469
57%
55%
Blaine High School09–12566
47%
77%
Blaine Middle School06–08471
47%
54%
Blaine Primary SchoolPK–02419——

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.

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Demographics

Population

18,757

Median Income

$87K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

45.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP code 98230 in Birch Bay has a crime score of 65/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Birch Bay city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 98230 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.