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Lincoln, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99147

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

190
9/sq mi
$84,063
Median income
$436,700
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lincoln pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99147 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99147 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Lincoln County, Washington, home to just 190 residents across 21.1 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 99147 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,063 (8% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $64,319. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at $436,700 (15% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 97.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.2, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 99147 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 99147, Lincoln, 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

190

Population

21.1

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99147?

66.2

Median Age

58.4%

Male

41.6%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$84,063

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$64,319

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99147 ranks nationally

Lincoln, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,063 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

184

Total Housing Units

129

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

1.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.7%
Renter 2.3%

$436,700

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

2002

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 99147, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,000.

4

Businesses

7

Employees

$97K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 99147 vs 99117 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
99117 Creston, WA 485 8.8 mi

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Pop: 1,375
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Pop: 1,295
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Pop: 1,289
99032 standard
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Pop: 691
99134 standard
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Pop: 643

Related Areas

Lincoln County Lincoln, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99147 in? ▼
ZIP code 99147 (Lincoln) is located in Lincoln County, Washington. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99147? ▼
ZIP code 99147 in Lincoln, WA has a population of 190 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99147? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99147 is $84,063, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99147? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99147 is $436,700, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99147? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99147 is White at 95.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99147? ▼
ZIP code 99147 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99147? ▼
In ZIP code 99147, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 99147? ▼
In ZIP code 99147, approximately 97.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99147? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99147 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.