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Blaine, WA
City in Whatcom County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98230.
Population
6,100
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,092
ZIP codes
1
Blaine and its ZIP codes
Blaine at a glance
- Blaine is about 9.3 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $84,030, 14% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $549,600 and median rent is $1,450 a month.
Local data for Blaine, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blaine, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,030
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$549,600
Median rent
$1,450/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
31.9%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (870), Irish Americans (642), Italian Americans (260).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whatcom County. PPP loans are for Blaine.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,434
93,720 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,622
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,063 per person
How people get to work
Blaine, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.3%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home22.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blaine, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
21
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
1,497
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / 34°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blaine, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.3%
U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Blaine
1 in or overlapping Blaine. Population shown
Cities near Blaine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Birch BayCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 17.1 |
| CusterCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.2 |
| FerndaleCity | 10 mi | 7.2 |
| LyndenCity | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| Point RobertsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| Marietta-AlderwoodCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.8 |
| EversonCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| NooksackCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| BellinghamCity | 20 mi | 28.2 |
| SumasCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| GenevaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| Sudden ValleyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.3 |
| DemingCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.8 |
| Peaceful ValleyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.5 |
| KendallCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.7 |
| Maple FallsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blaine, WA in?
- Blaine is in Whatcom County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Blaine, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Blaine include 98230.
- What is the population of Blaine, WA?
- About 6,100 people live in Blaine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blaine?
- Nearby places include Birch Bay (4 mi), Custer (6.2 mi), Ferndale (10 mi), Lynden (13 mi), Point Roberts (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023