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 |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 03:27:04 (5th December 2025) |
Geography
Birch Bay is located at 48°55'4"N 122°44'41"W (48.9178900, -122.7446200).
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Schools in Birch Bay
College & universities near Birch Bay, WA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380377 | Northwest Indian College | Bellingham (WA) | 98226-9217 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Birch Bay, WA
| 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 |
Post offices near 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
