Birch Bay
Census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington
Birch Bay is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Whatcom County, Washington, with 10,115 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Blaine, 4.4 miles N.
- 10,115residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 17.1 sq miland area · 44.2 km²
- 592 / sq mipopulation density
- 98230ZIP code
About Birch Bay
Birch Bay (Tsan-wuch, Say-wak) is a census-designated place (CDP) along the shore of the bay named Birch Bay in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The population was 8,413 at the 2010 census, a 69.6% increase over the 4,961 individuals in the 2000 census. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,115.
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Living in Birch Bay
- Median household income
- $86,854
- Median home value
- $477,200
- Median rent
- $1,222/mo
- Median age
- 44.6
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Birch Bay had 10,115 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,115 |
|---|---|
| Density | 592 per sq mi (229 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Birch Bay at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Whatcom County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 10,115 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.08 sq mi (44.2 km²) |
| Water area | 6.29 sq mi (16.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.9234° N, 122.7453° W |
| ZIP code | 98230 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5306190 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Birch Bay
- Blaine4.4 mi N
- Custer5.0 mi E
- Ferndale8.5 mi SE
- Marietta-Alderwood12.7 mi SE
- Lynden13.1 mi E
- Point Roberts14.9 mi W
- Bellingham17.2 mi SE
- Everson17.8 mi E
- Nooksack19.3 mi E
- Geneva19.8 mi SE
- Sumas22.2 mi E
- Sudden Valley22.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Birch Bay
What county is Birch Bay in?
Birch Bay is in Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the population of Birch Bay, WA?
10,115 people lived in Birch Bay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Birch Bay, WA?
The ZIP code of Birch Bay is 98230.
What is the elevation of Birch Bay?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Birch Bay?
Blaine (4.4 mi), Custer (5.0 mi), Ferndale (8.5 mi), Marietta-Alderwood (12.7 mi), Lynden (13.1 mi).
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