Birch Bay, Washington
Birch Bay: census designated place
About
Birch Bay is a CDP located in the county of Whatcom in the U.S. state of Washington.
Quick Facts about Birch Bay
| Population | 8,413 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Postal code | 98230 |
| Area | 41.61 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.9179,-122.7446 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 12:34:23 (17th April 2026) |
| Weather | 43℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Whatcom County Washington Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Birch Bay Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Birch Bay is located at 48°55'4"N 122°44'41"W (48.9178900, -122.7446200).
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Weather
43°F
Partly Cloudy
6 mph S
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Birch Bay, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380377 | Northwest Indian College | Bellingham (WA) | 98226-9217 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Birch Bay, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEL | Bellingham station | 401 Harris Avenue | RAIL |
| MVW | Skagit Transportation Center | 105 East Kincaid St. | RAIL |
| STW | Stanwood station | 27111 Florence Way | RAIL |
| EVR | Everett Station | 3201 Smith Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Birch Bay.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Custer Post Office | Custer (WA) | 98240 |
Other cities in Whatcom County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whatcom County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | 93,955 | The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington. |
| Ferndale | 15,531 | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Lynden | 15,408 | City in Washington, United States |
| Sudden Valley | 6,441 | Census designated place |
| Blaine | 5,638 | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Everson | 2,888 | Small city in Washington |
| Nooksack | 1,659 | Small city in Washington |
| Sumas | 1,629 | Small city in Washington |
Distance to Other Cities
Birch Bay distances to largest Washington cities