Acme, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98220
Whatcom County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 634
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $92,266
- Median income Above-median income area
- $368,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Acme pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98220 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98220 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Acme, Whatcom County, Washington, home to just 634 residents across 52.8 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98220 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,266 (1% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,479. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $368,800 (28% below the average Washington ZIP); owner occupancy is 85.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Whatcom County, so 98220 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98220
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Acme, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98220.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98220, Acme, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
634
Population
52.8
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98220?
40.1
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$92,266
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$38,479
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98220 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Acme, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$92,266 Top 40% higher than 60% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
205housing units
205
Total Housing Units
205
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$368,800
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 98220, employing approximately 105 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,046,000.
17
Businesses
105
Employees
$4.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 29.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 17.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 17.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98220 vs 98284 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98284 | Sedro Woolley, WA | 24,331 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98220, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98220 in?
ZIP code 98220 (Acme) is located in Whatcom County, Washington. Whatcom County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/whatcom-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98220?
ZIP code 98220 in Acme, WA has a population of 634 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98220?
The median household income in ZIP 98220 is $92,266, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98220?
The median home value in ZIP 98220 is $368,800, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98220?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98220 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98220?
ZIP code 98220 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98220?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98220 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98220?
In ZIP code 98220, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98220?
In ZIP code 98220, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98220?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98220 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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