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 Moderate-density area
- $48,231
- Median income Below-median income area
- $435,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,262. The poverty rate is 28.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $435,900 (15% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,062; 34.7% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Whitman County, so 99163 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
99 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
49 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 99163?
23.4
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
9.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,858housing units
15,858
Total Housing Units
13,270
Occupied Units
2,588
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$435,900
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 99163
Pullman (99163)
31,404 residents
- 99113 761
Colton (99113)
761 residents
- 99102 500
Albion (99102)
500 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99163 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99163 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99113
Colton (99113)
$104,643 median income
- 99102
Albion (99102)
$56,833 median income
- 99163
Pullman (99163)
$48,231 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99163, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (31,404 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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