Northport, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99157

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

697
4/sq mi
$43,650
Median income
$232,600
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Northport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99157 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99157 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 188.4 square miles in Northport, Stevens County, Washington. The area is home to 697 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 99157 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99157 sits at $43,650 (52% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $26,820. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $232,600 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $686 per month, and 68.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99157 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 99157 sits relative to Washington and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 99157, Northport, 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

697

Population

188.4

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99157?

53.1

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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?

$43,650

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$26,820

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99157 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,650 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

403

Total Housing Units

285

Occupied Units

118

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.4%
Renter 31.6%

$232,600

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$686

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 99157, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,031,000.

11

Businesses

44

Employees

$3.0M

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99157 in?
ZIP code 99157 (Northport) 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 99157?
ZIP code 99157 in Northport, WA has a population of 697 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99157?
The median household income in ZIP 99157 is $43,650, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99157?
The median home value in ZIP 99157 is $232,600, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99157?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99157 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99157?
ZIP code 99157 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99157?
In ZIP code 99157, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 99157?
In ZIP code 99157, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99157?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99157 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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