98220 ZIP Code — Acme, WA

Whatcom County, Washington

ZIP code 98220 is located in Acme, Washington, within Whatcom County. It covers approximately 20.29 square miles and serves a population of 577 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98220

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $398,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $138,452.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 98220 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

577

population

20.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98220 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98220

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98220. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Acme	Acceptable
Acme	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98244 Deming (9.5 mi) 98229 Bellingham (9.8 mi) 98233 Burlington (12.8 mi) 98232 Bow (14 mi) 98226 Bellingham (14.4 mi) 98284 Sedro Woolley (14.9 mi) 98225 Bellingham (15.6 mi) 98247 Everson (16.1 mi) 98276 Nooksack (17.9 mi) 98295 Sumas (18.6 mi) 98266 Maple Falls (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	577
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	20.29 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	48.6827
Longitude	-122.1944
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	360/564

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	8.0%	37.7%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	59.4%	33.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	32.5%	23.7%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

577

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$138,452

Median household income

$42,113

Per capita income

$398,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

166

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	47	8.1%
18 and over	530	91.9%
65 and over	21	3.6%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	577	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	8.0%	37.7%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	59.4%	33.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	32.5%	23.7%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	10.6%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 47.9%

$150k–$200k 40.5%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	47.9%
$150k–$200k	40.5%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$138,452

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 74.7%

$500k–$1M 13.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$398,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	97.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	73.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	11.1%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	12.6%
3 bedrooms	87.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	3.7%
3 or more	96.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.1%
Electricity	11.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Wood	66.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	119	62.6%
Cohabiting couple	59	31.1%
Male householder, no spouse	5	2.6%
Female householder, no spouse	7	3.7%
Households with children under 18	44	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	23	12.1%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.1%	34.7%
Married	39.7%	40.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.6%
Divorced	20.2%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 26.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	108	59.0%
College / grad school	75	41.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 37.7%

Finance & real estate 23.8%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Professional & management 14.2%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Construction 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.1%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.5

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.1%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	29.9%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.7%
Public insurance	13.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	577	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	577	100.0%
Born in same state	577	100.0%
Born in different state	373	64.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	54	9.4%
Italian	44	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	5.5%
French	7	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	97.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98220

What city is ZIP code 98220 in?

ZIP code 98220 is primarily assigned to Acme, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98220 in?

ZIP code 98220 falls within Whatcom County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98220 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 98220 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98220?

The median household income in ZIP code 98220 is $138,452, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98220?

The median home value in ZIP code 98220 is $398,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 98220?

ZIP code 98220 has an estimated population of 577 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98220 in?

ZIP code 98220 observes the PST timezone.