Kettle Falls, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99141

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

5,240
4/sq mi
$58,302
Median income
$320,700
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99141 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99141 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1378.9 square miles in Kettle Falls, Stevens County, Washington. The area is home to 5,240 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 99141 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99141 sits at $58,302 (36% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $35,601. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $320,700 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $894 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99141 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Stevens County, so you can benchmark 99141 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 99141

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99141.

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 99141, Kettle Falls, 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

5,240

Population

1378.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99141?

52.3

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$58,302

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$35,601

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99141 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,302 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 47.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,018

Total Housing Units

2,626

Occupied Units

392

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$320,700

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$894

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99141 have decreased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.8% 216
2021 +17.2% 253
2022 +21.2% 306
2023 -1.9% 301
2024 -4.5% 287

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 97 business establishments in ZIP 99141, employing approximately 821 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,083,000.

97

Businesses

821

Employees

$50.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 17.5%
Construction 14 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 13 13.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 8.3%
Manufacturing 8 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.2%
Other services (except public administration) 7 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 6.2%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.1%

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
99151 Marcus, WA 164 6.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99141 in?
ZIP code 99141 (Kettle Falls) 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 99141?
ZIP code 99141 in Kettle Falls, WA has a population of 5,240 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99141?
The median household income in ZIP 99141 is $58,302, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99141?
The median home value in ZIP 99141 is $320,700, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99141?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99141 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99141?
ZIP code 99141 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 821 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99141?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99141 are: Retail trade (17), Construction (14), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99141?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99141 decreased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 99141?
In ZIP code 99141, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 99141?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99141 is 23.8 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 99141?
In ZIP code 99141, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99141?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99141 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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