City

Acme, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Whatcom County  ·  Washington

👥558Population
💰$142,891Median HH Income▲ 87% above avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$460,900Median Home Value▲ 65% above avg
🎓49.8%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.1%
Asian1.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
41%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads49.8% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (3.2%)
HS Graduate126 (30.7%)
Some College28 (6.8%)
Associates39 (9.5%)
Bachelors97 (23.7%)
Graduate Degree107 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 23.7%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College6.8%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors23.7%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$142,891 ▲ 87% above avg
Median Home Value$460,900 ▲ 65% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
33%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
61%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
55%
About Acme, WA

Acme is a city in Washington, located in Whatcom County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 558 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Acme is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $142,891 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Acme is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $460,900, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Acme is well-educated. 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.13%).

Acme, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Acme
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98220 558 $142,891 $460,900 0.0% 49.8% 87.4%