| ZIP Code | 98220 |
|---|---|
| City | Acme |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Area Code | 360/564 |
| Elevation | 311 ft |
| Latitude | 48.684945 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.195194 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 126 (30.7%) |
| Some College | 28 (6.8%) |
| Associates | 39 (9.5%) |
| Bachelors | 97 (23.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 107 (26.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $142,891 ▲ 87% above avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $460,900 ▲ 65% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 207 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 207 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 87.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 98220 is located in Acme, Washington, within Whatcom County. With a population of 558, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 98220 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $142,891 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98220 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $460,900 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 98220 is primarily White (97.13%). Residents are well-educated — 49.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 63% since 2019.
Overall, ZIP code 98220 in Acme, WA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 558 residents, a median household income of $142,891, and a median home value of $460,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.