Gross rental yield of 3.74% — ranked #158 of 229 Washington ZIP codes. June 2026 data.
| Metric | 1-year change | 5-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | -0.5% | +14.9% |
| Market rent | -0.2% | +31.4% |
Metro: Bellingham, WA · County: Whatcom County · Annual rent: $24,432
Similar home values, sorted by yield — the cheapest way to see if 98226 is actually the better buy.
| ZIP | City | ST | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | P/R | Value 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98270 | Marysville | WA | $646,766 | $3,028 | 5.62% | 17.8 | -0.3% |
| 98671 | Washougal | WA | $648,345 | $2,202 | 4.07% | 24.5 | +0.3% |
| 98642 | Ridgefield | WA | $661,675 | $2,227 | 4.04% | 24.8 | -0.8% |
| 98239 | Coupeville | WA | $652,894 | $2,162 | 3.97% | 25.2 | +2.3% |
| 98223 | Arlington | WA | $660,347 | $2,127 | 3.87% | 25.9 | +0.9% |
| 98055 | Renton | WA | $648,530 | $2,050 | 3.79% | 26.4 | -2.3% |
| 98178 | Bryn Mawr-Skyway | WA | $664,129 | $2,039 | 3.68% | 27.1 | -2.1% |
| 98388 | Steilacoom | WA | $648,936 | $1,957 | 3.62% | 27.6 | -0.1% |
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