Malden, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99149

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

208
31/sq mi
$26,250
Median income
$49,500
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Malden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99149 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99149 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.7 square miles in Malden, Whitman County, Washington. The area is home to 208 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 99149 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99149 sits at $26,250 (71% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $18,424. The poverty rate stands at 24.0% and the unemployment rate at 28.6%. On housing, the median home value is $49,500 (90% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99149 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Whitman County, so you can benchmark 99149 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 99149, Malden, 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

208

Population

6.7

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99149?

57.5

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
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?

$26,250

Median Household Income

-71% vs state

$18,424

Per Capita Income

24.0%

Poverty Rate

28.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99149 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,250 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

48

Total Housing Units

47

Occupied Units

1

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$49,500

Median Home Value

-90% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 99149 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99149 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 99149 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 99149 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
99170 Rosalia, WA 1,072 3.6 mi
99176 Thornton, WA 145 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99149 in?
ZIP code 99149 (Malden) is located in Whitman County, Washington. Whitman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/whitman-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99149?
ZIP code 99149 in Malden, WA has a population of 208 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99149?
The median household income in ZIP 99149 is $26,250, which is 66% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99149?
The median home value in ZIP 99149 is $49,500, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99149?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99149 is White at 85.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99149?
In ZIP code 99149, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99149?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99149 is 24.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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