Gross rental yield of 3.7% — ranked #160 of 229 Washington ZIP codes. June 2026 data.
| Metric | 1-year change | 5-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | -0.1% | +16.8% |
| Market rent | +3.4% | — |
Metro: Bellingham, WA · County: Whatcom County · Annual rent: $26,064
Similar home values, sorted by yield — the cheapest way to see if 98229 is actually the better buy.
| ZIP | City | ST | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | P/R | Value 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98258 | Lake Stevens | WA | $711,978 | $2,956 | 4.98% | 20.1 | -1.9% |
| 98042 | Covington | WA | $705,696 | $2,410 | 4.10% | 24.4 | -1.8% |
| 98422 | Tacoma | WA | $681,750 | $2,185 | 3.85% | 26.0 | -0.7% |
| 98108 | Seattle | WA | $693,502 | $2,222 | 3.84% | 26.0 | -2.3% |
| 98043 | Mountlake Terrace | WA | $687,250 | $2,078 | 3.63% | 27.6 | -2.3% |
| 98146 | Burien | WA | $690,246 | $1,876 | 3.26% | 30.7 | -1.0% |
| 98403 | Tacoma | WA | $717,001 | $1,828 | 3.06% | 32.7 | -0.1% |
| 98467 | University Place | WA | $687,444 | $1,682 | 2.94% | 34.0 | -1.4% |
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