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ZIP Code 99160

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

149
1/sq mi
$9,999
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orient pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99160 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99160 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 248.3 square miles in Orient, Ferry County, Washington. The area is home to 149 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 99160 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99160 sits at -, while per-capita income is $16,139. The poverty rate stands at 55.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $9,999 (98% below the state average) with median rent at $483 per month, and 54.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99160 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ferry County, so you can benchmark 99160 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 99160, Orient, 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

149

Population

248.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99160?

59.3

Median Age

70.1%

Male

29.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.1%
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?

$16,139

Per Capita Income

55.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

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

What does housing look like?

69

Total Housing Units

57

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

1.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.4%
Renter 45.6%

$9,999

Median Home Value

-98% vs state

$483

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
99146 Laurier, WA 56 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99160 in?
ZIP code 99160 (Orient) is located in Ferry County, Washington. Ferry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ferry-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99160?
ZIP code 99160 in Orient, WA has a population of 149 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99160?
The median home value in ZIP 99160 is $9,999, which is 96% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99160?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99160 is White at 75.9%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99160?
In ZIP code 99160, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 99160?
In ZIP code 99160, approximately 54.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99160?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99160 is 55.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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