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Ritzville, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99169

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

2,459
1/sq mi
$66,061
Median income
$228,400
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ritzville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99169 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99169 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1891.5 square miles in Ritzville, Adams County, Washington. The area is home to 2,459 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 99169 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99169 sits at $66,061 (27% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $36,381. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $228,400 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $852 per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99169 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99169 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 99169

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99169.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99169, Ritzville, 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

2,459

Population

1891.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99169?

41.2

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$66,061

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$36,381

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99169 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,061 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,233

Total Housing Units

1,074

Occupied Units

159

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$228,400

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$852

Median Rent

1952

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

-11.0%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99169 have decreased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 195
2021 +24.3% 242
2022 +47.4% 357
2023 -23.8% 272
2024 -11.0% 242

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 70 business establishments in ZIP 99169, employing approximately 616 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,873,000.

70

Businesses

616

Employees

$31.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 12 17.1%
Accommodation and food services 10 14.3%
Wholesale trade 8 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 6 8.6%
Finance and insurance 4 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.3%

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

Adams County Ritzville, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99169 in? ▼
ZIP code 99169 (Ritzville) is located in Adams County, Washington. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99169? ▼
ZIP code 99169 in Ritzville, WA has a population of 2,459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99169? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99169 is $66,061, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99169? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99169 is $228,400, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99169? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99169 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99169? ▼
ZIP code 99169 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 616 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99169? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99169 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (12), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99169? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99169 decreased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 99169? ▼
In ZIP code 99169, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 99169? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99169 is 20.2 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 99169? ▼
In ZIP code 99169, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99169? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99169 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ritzville, WA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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