Ione, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99139

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

1,301
3/sq mi
$52,404
Median income
$274,100
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ione pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99139 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99139 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 520.4 square miles in Ione, Pend Oreille County, Washington. The area is home to 1,301 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 99139 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99139 sits at $52,404 (42% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $31,413. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $274,100 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $785 per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99139 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Pend Oreille County, so you can benchmark 99139 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 99139, Ione, 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

1,301

Population

520.4

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99139?

56.9

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$52,404

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$31,413

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99139 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,404 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

669

Total Housing Units

464

Occupied Units

205

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$274,100

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$785

Median Rent

1978

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 99139, employing approximately 121 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,086,000.

20

Businesses

121

Employees

$5.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 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 Code City Population Distance
99152 Metaline, WA 197 8.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99139 in?
ZIP code 99139 (Ione) is located in Pend Oreille County, Washington. Pend Oreille County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pend-oreille-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99139?
ZIP code 99139 in Ione, WA has a population of 1,301 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99139?
The median household income in ZIP 99139 is $52,404, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99139?
The median home value in ZIP 99139 is $274,100, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99139?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99139 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99139?
ZIP code 99139 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99139?
In ZIP code 99139, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 99139?
In ZIP code 99139, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99139?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99139 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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