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 Low-density area
- $58,302
- Median income Below-median income area
- $320,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 99141 (Kettle Falls, WA) fell -4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 300.8 in 2023 to 287.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99141 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kettle Falls, Stevens County, Washington, home to 5,240 residents across 1378.9 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99141 reports a modest median household income of $58,302 (36% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,601. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $320,700 (37% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $894; owner occupancy is 75.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stevens County, so 99141 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 99141
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kettle Falls, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99141.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 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 99141, Kettle Falls, 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
5,240
Population
1378.9
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99141?
52.3
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
3.3%
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?
$58,302
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$35,601
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99141 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Kettle Falls, 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)
$58,302 12th percentile higher than 12% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,018housing units
3,018
Total Housing Units
2,626
Occupied Units
392
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$320,700
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$894
Median Rent
1988
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
-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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 99141 vs 99151 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99151 | Marcus, WA | 164 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99141, 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 (5,240 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 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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