Wilbur, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99185
Lincoln County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,295
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $73,094
- Median income Near-median income area
- $248,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wilbur pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99185 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99185 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilbur, Lincoln County, Washington, home to just 1,295 residents across 681.6 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99185 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,094 (20% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,247. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $248,100 (51% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $680; owner occupancy is 74.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Washington and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 99185.
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 99185
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilbur, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99185.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 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 99185, Wilbur, 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
1,295
Population
681.6
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99185?
48.9
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
0.5%
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?
$73,094
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$36,247
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99185 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Wilbur, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,094 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington 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
804housing units
804
Total Housing Units
595
Occupied Units
209
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,100
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$680
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 99185, employing approximately 188 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,666,000.
45
Businesses
188
Employees
$8.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 15.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.9% |
| Information | 3 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99185, 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 (1,295 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 99185 in?
ZIP code 99185 (Wilbur) is located in Lincoln County, Washington. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99185?
ZIP code 99185 in Wilbur, WA has a population of 1,295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99185?
The median household income in ZIP 99185 is $73,094, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99185?
The median home value in ZIP 99185 is $248,100, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99185?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99185 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99185?
ZIP code 99185 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 188 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99185?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99185 are: Retail trade (7), Finance and insurance (6), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99185?
In ZIP code 99185, 48.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 99185?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99185 is 25.0 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 99185?
In ZIP code 99185, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99185?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99185 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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