PlainZIP

Steptoe, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99174

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

44
126/sq mi
$50,179
Median income
$254,500
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Steptoe pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
126
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99174 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99174 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Steptoe, Whitman County, Washington, home to just 44 residents across 0.3 square miles, a density of 126 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 99174 reports a modest median household income of $50,179 (45% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $20,019. Poverty here runs at 4.3%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $254,500 (50% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 88.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is -. To put 99174 in local context, 2 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 →

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 99174, Steptoe, 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

44

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

126

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99174?

40.1

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
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 10.1%
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?

$50,179

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$20,019

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99174 ranks nationally

Steptoe, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,179 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 46.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

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

What does housing look like?

37

Total Housing Units

25

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$254,500

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

1958

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 99174 vs 99176 →

ZIP 99174 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 99174 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 99174 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 99174 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
99176 Thornton, WA 145 5.7 mi
99158 Oakesdale, WA 603 9.8 mi

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Pop: 1,072
99171 standard
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Pop: 959
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Pop: 895

Related Areas

Whitman County Steptoe, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99174 in? ▼
ZIP code 99174 (Steptoe) 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 99174? ▼
ZIP code 99174 in Steptoe, WA has a population of 44 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99174? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99174 is $50,179, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99174? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99174 is $254,500, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99174? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99174 is White at 89.9%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99174? ▼
In ZIP code 99174, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% 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 99174? ▼
In ZIP code 99174, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99174? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99174 is 4.3% 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.