Tekoa, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99033

Whitman County, Washington — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

895
9/sq mi
$58,750
Median income
$253,300
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tekoa pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99033 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99033 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 97.3 square miles in Tekoa, Whitman County, Washington. The area is home to 895 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99033 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99033 sits at $58,750 (35% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $35,232. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $253,300 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $796 per month, and 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99033 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Whitman County, so you can benchmark 99033 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 99033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99033.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99033, Tekoa, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

895

Population

97.3

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99033?

52.8

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$58,750

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$35,232

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99033 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,750 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

420

Total Housing Units

358

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$253,300

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$796

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 99033, employing approximately 96 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,542,000.

19

Businesses

96

Employees

$4.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 5 26.3%
Retail trade 3 15.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 15.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 99033 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99033 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 99033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 99033 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
99018 Latah, WA 282 4.7 mi
99128 Farmington, WA 321 9.3 mi
99012 Fairfield, WA 1,064 11.2 mi
99158 Oakesdale, WA 603 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99033 in?
ZIP code 99033 (Tekoa) is located in Whitman County, Washington. Whitman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/whitman-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99033?
ZIP code 99033 in Tekoa, WA has a population of 895 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99033?
The median household income in ZIP 99033 is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99033?
The median home value in ZIP 99033 is $253,300, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99033 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99033?
ZIP code 99033 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 96 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99033?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99033 are: Wholesale trade (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 99033?
In ZIP code 99033, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 99033?
In ZIP code 99033, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99033 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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