The Bellingham zip code of 98229 is home to a wide variety of religious congregations, ranging from traditional Christian denominations to Buddhist temples and more. The area has several churches belonging to the Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, United Methodist, Baptist and other denominations, as well as several non-denominational churches. Those of other or no faiths will also find many places they can call home in this community; examples include the Baha'i center, Islamic center, and two Buddhist temples. All of these various places of worship in 98229 offer unique spiritual experiences for their members and visitors alike. They provide a safe place for people to practice their faith and come together with like-minded individuals who share similar values and beliefs. Additionally, many churches in this area are actively involved in supporting local social service agencies and outreach programs that serve those in need throughout the community.
29.7% of the people in Bellingham (zip 98229) are religious:
- 0.5% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 7.0% are Catholic
- 2.0% are Lutheran
- 0.9% are Methodist
- 1.1% are Pentecostal
- 4.3% are Presbyterian
- 2.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 9.0% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 0.8% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.