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ZIP Code 99118

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

931
2/sq mi
$68,875
Median income
$323,800
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99118 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99118 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 517.2 square miles in Curlew, Ferry County, Washington. The area is home to 931 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 99118 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99118 sits at $68,875 (24% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $32,237. The poverty rate stands at 19.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $323,800 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $863 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99118 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ferry County, so you can benchmark 99118 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 →

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 99118, Curlew, 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

931

Population

517.2

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99118?

46.5

Median Age

58.8%

Male

41.2%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 72.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.0%
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?

$68,875

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$32,237

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99118 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,875 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 44.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

507

Total Housing Units

381

Occupied Units

126

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$323,800

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$863

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 99118, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,420,000.

14

Businesses

41

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 28.6%

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 Code City Population Distance
99150 Malo, WA 380 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99118 in?
ZIP code 99118 (Curlew) is located in Ferry County, Washington. Ferry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ferry-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99118?
ZIP code 99118 in Curlew, WA has a population of 931 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99118?
The median household income in ZIP 99118 is $68,875, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99118?
The median home value in ZIP 99118 is $323,800, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99118?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99118 is White at 72.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99118?
ZIP code 99118 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99118?
In ZIP code 99118, 44.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 99118?
In ZIP code 99118, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99118?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99118 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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