Rosalia, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99170

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

1,072
2/sq mi
$58,750
Median income
$238,300
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99170 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99170 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 466.1 square miles in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington. The area is home to 1,072 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 99170 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99170 sits at $58,750 (35% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $35,231. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $238,300 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $825 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99170 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Whitman County, so you can benchmark 99170 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 99170

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99170.

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 99170, Rosalia, 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

1,072

Population

466.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99170?

50.5

Median Age

56.7%

Male

43.3%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$58,750

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$35,231

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99170 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,750 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

487

Total Housing Units

423

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$238,300

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$825

Median Rent

1941

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 99170, employing approximately 83 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,869,000.

23

Businesses

83

Employees

$4.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 21.7%
Wholesale trade 5 21.7%
Retail trade 3 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.0%

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 99170 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 99170 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 99170 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 99170 ranks #2 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
99149 Malden, WA 208 3.6 mi
99039 Waverly, WA 87 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99170 in?
ZIP code 99170 (Rosalia) 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 99170?
ZIP code 99170 in Rosalia, WA has a population of 1,072 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99170?
The median household income in ZIP 99170 is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99170?
The median home value in ZIP 99170 is $238,300, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99170?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99170 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99170?
ZIP code 99170 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 83 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99170?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99170 are: Construction (5), Wholesale trade (5), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99170?
In ZIP code 99170, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 99170?
In ZIP code 99170, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99170?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99170 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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