Coulee Dam, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99116
Okanogan County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,439
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,946
- Median income Near-median income area
- $238,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Coulee Dam pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99116 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99116 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coulee Dam, Okanogan County, Washington, home to just 1,439 residents across 121.9 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99116 reports a modest median household income of $65,946 (27% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,538. Unemployment is 11.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $238,900 (53% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,055; owner occupancy is 67.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Okanogan County, so 99116 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 99116
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coulee Dam, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99116.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 99116, Coulee Dam, 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
1,439
Population
121.9
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99116?
39.3
Median Age
56.2%
Male
43.8%
Female
2.9%
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?
$65,946
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$43,538
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
16.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99116 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Coulee Dam, 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)
$65,946 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
864housing units
864
Total Housing Units
763
Occupied Units
101
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,900
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,055
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 99116, employing approximately 199 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,106,000.
20
Businesses
199
Employees
$7.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 20.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 15.0% |
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 99116 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99133
Grand Coulee (99133)
1,493 residents
- 99116
Coulee Dam (99116)
1,439 residents
- 99124 240
Elmer City (99124)
240 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99116 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99116 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99124
Elmer City (99124)
$70,000 median income
- 99133
Grand Coulee (99133)
$68,854 median income
- 99116
Coulee Dam (99116)
$65,946 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 99116 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99116, 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 (1,439 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 99116 in?
ZIP code 99116 (Coulee Dam) is located in Okanogan County, Washington. Okanogan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/okanogan-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99116?
ZIP code 99116 in Coulee Dam, WA has a population of 1,439 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99116?
The median household income in ZIP 99116 is $65,946, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99116?
The median home value in ZIP 99116 is $238,900, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99116?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99116 is White at 48.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99116?
ZIP code 99116 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99116?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99116 are: Retail trade (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99116?
In ZIP code 99116, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 99116?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99116 is 16.1 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 99116?
In ZIP code 99116, approximately 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99116?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99116 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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