PlainZIP

Pullman, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99163

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

31,404
59/sq mi
$48,231
Median income
$435,900
Median home value
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pullman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
59
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99163 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99163 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pullman, Whitman County, Washington, with 31,404 residents across 535.9 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 99163 reports a modest median household income of $48,231 (47% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $33,262. Local economic indicators show a 28.6% poverty rate alongside 8.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $435,900 for a typical home value (15% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,062 a month; 34.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.4, and the average commute is 15 minutes. To put 99163 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Whitman County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 99163

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pullman, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99163.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 99163, Pullman, 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

31,404

Population

535.9

Area (sq mi)

59

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 99163?

23.4

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 72.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$48,231

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$33,262

Per Capita Income

28.6%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

14.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99163 ranks nationally

Pullman, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,231 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 72.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.3%

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

What does housing look like?

15,858

Total Housing Units

13,270

Occupied Units

2,588

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.7%
Renter 65.3%

$435,900

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,062

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99163 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 210
2021 +12.5% 236
2022 +16.8% 276
2023 +6.2% 293
2024 +0.3% 294

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 557 business establishments in ZIP 99163, employing approximately 9,244 people with a combined annual payroll of $519,377,000.

557

Businesses

9,244

Employees

$519.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 99 17.8%
Health care and social assistance 79 14.2%
Retail trade 60 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 58 10.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 8.8%
Construction 47 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 7.5%
Finance and insurance 28 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 4.0%
Wholesale trade 19 3.4%
Manufacturing 12 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.0%
Information 10 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.6%
Educational services 5 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 99163 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 99163 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 99163 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 99163 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
99164 Pullman, WA 0 3.0 mi
99102 Albion, WA 500 4.7 mi
99113 Colton, WA 761 9.4 mi

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Pop: 4,047
99161 standard
Palouse, WA
Pop: 1,400
99170 standard
Rosalia, WA
Pop: 1,072
99171 standard
Saint John, WA
Pop: 959
99033 standard
Tekoa, WA
Pop: 895
99130 standard
Garfield, WA
Pop: 828

Related Areas

Whitman County Pullman, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99163 in? ▼
ZIP code 99163 (Pullman) 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 99163? ▼
ZIP code 99163 in Pullman, WA has a population of 31,404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99163? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99163 is $48,231, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99163? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99163 is $435,900, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99163? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99163 is White at 72.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99163? ▼
ZIP code 99163 has 557 business establishments employing approximately 9,244 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99163? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99163 are: Accommodation and food services (99), Health care and social assistance (79), Retail trade (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99163? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99163 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99163? ▼
In ZIP code 99163, 72.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 99163? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99163 is 14.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99163? ▼
In ZIP code 99163, approximately 34.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99163? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99163 is 28.6% 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.