PlainZIP

Nespelem, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99155

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

1,350
2/sq mi
$50,909
Median income
$143,100
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99155 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99155 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nespelem, Okanogan County, Washington, home to just 1,350 residents across 794.1 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 99155 reports a modest median household income of $50,909 (44% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $26,575. Local economic indicators show a 27.8% poverty rate alongside 10.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $143,100 (72% below the state average), median rent at $423 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.4%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the Washington and national benchmarks above rather than reading 99155's numbers in isolation.

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 99155, Nespelem, 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

1,350

Population

794.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99155?

35.6

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 8.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 87.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$50,909

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$26,575

Per Capita Income

27.8%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99155 ranks nationally

Nespelem, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,909 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 48.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

413

Total Housing Units

362

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$143,100

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$423

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 99155, employing approximately 67 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,647,000.

9

Businesses

67

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Okanogan County Nespelem, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99155 in? ▼
ZIP code 99155 (Nespelem) is located in Okanogan County, Washington. Okanogan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/okanogan-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99155? ▼
ZIP code 99155 in Nespelem, WA has a population of 1,350 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99155? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99155 is $50,909, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99155? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99155 is $143,100, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99155? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99155 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99155? ▼
ZIP code 99155 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 67 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99155? ▼
In ZIP code 99155, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 99155? ▼
In ZIP code 99155, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99155? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99155 is 27.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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