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ZIP Code 98220
Acme, WA, Whatcom County
Population
541
Land area
20.3sq mi
People per sq mi
27
City
Acme
ZIP 98220 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 98220 at a glance
- ZIP 98220 (Acme) is 77% less dense than Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $92,266 a year, 6% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $368,800 (35% below Washington).
Local data for ZIP 98220
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 98220, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,266
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$368,800
Prices +22.8% in a year
Homeownership
85.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
36.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
17
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
105
$4.05M annual payroll
PPP loans
$567K
16 loans
Campaign donations
$4,799
1% D, 38% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 98220, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
21
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
1,497
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 35°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 98220, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 98220
ZIP codes near 98220
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 98284Lyman | 9.2 mi | 281.3 |
| 98229Geneva | 10 mi | 50.2 |
| 98226Geneva | 12 mi | 105.8 |
| 98232Bow | 12 mi | 54 |
| 98233Burlington | 12 mi | 33.2 |
| 98263Lyman | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| 98225Bellingham | 13 mi | 12.6 |
| 98244Glacier | 14 mi | 463.7 |
| 98255Hamilton | 15 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 98220?
- ZIP code 98220 is in Acme, WA (Whatcom County).
- What county is ZIP code 98220 in?
- ZIP code 98220 is mostly in Whatcom County, Washington.
- How many people live in ZIP code 98220?
- About 541 people live in the 98220 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.