Chewelah, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99109
Stevens County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,109
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,391
- Median income Near-median income area
- $327,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chewelah pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99109 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99109 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chewelah, Stevens County, Washington, home to 5,109 residents across 729.9 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99109 reports a modest median household income of $62,391 (31% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,627. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 9.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $327,400 (36% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $869; owner occupancy is 79.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stevens County, so 99109 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 99109
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chewelah, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99109.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99109, Chewelah, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,109
Population
729.9
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99109?
54.1
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$62,391
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$41,627
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99109 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Chewelah, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,391 17th percentile higher than 17% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,653housing units
2,653
Total Housing Units
2,285
Occupied Units
368
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$327,400
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$869
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
348
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+248%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99109 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +248% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 214 |
| 2021 | +23.5% | 264 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 310 |
| 2023 | +12.6% | 349 |
| 2024 | -0.2% | 348 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 123 business establishments in ZIP 99109, employing approximately 1,169 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,042,000.
123
Businesses
1,169
Employees
$46.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 15 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 99109 vs 99181 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99181 | Valley, WA | 1,901 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99109, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,109 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 99109 in?
ZIP code 99109 (Chewelah) is located in Stevens County, Washington. Stevens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stevens-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99109?
ZIP code 99109 in Chewelah, WA has a population of 5,109 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99109?
The median household income in ZIP 99109 is $62,391, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99109?
The median home value in ZIP 99109 is $327,400, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99109?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99109 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99109?
ZIP code 99109 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 1,169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99109?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99109 are: Retail trade (16), Health care and social assistance (16), Construction (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99109?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99109 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 248%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99109?
In ZIP code 99109, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 99109?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99109 is 22.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99109?
In ZIP code 99109, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99109?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99109 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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