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Othello, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99344

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

16,817
14/sq mi
$64,888
Median income
$281,900
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99344 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99344 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1176.0 square miles in Othello, Adams County, Washington. The area is home to 16,817 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 99344 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99344 sits at $64,888 (29% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $26,854. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $281,900 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $925 per month, and 65.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99344 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99344 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 99344

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99344.

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 99344, Othello, 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

16,817

Population

1176.0

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99344?

26.8

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

28.5%

Foreign-Born

White 35.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 74.4%

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?

$64,888

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$26,854

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99344 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,888 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 41.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,896

Total Housing Units

5,422

Occupied Units

474

Vacant Units

3.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.9%
Renter 34.1%

$281,900

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$925

Median Rent

1982

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

354

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+254%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99344 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +254% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.6% 218
2021 +11.1% 243
2022 +20.6% 293
2023 +16.4% 341
2024 +3.9% 354

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 332 business establishments in ZIP 99344, employing approximately 4,224 people with a combined annual payroll of $239,060,000.

332

Businesses

4,224

Employees

$239.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 66 19.9%
Other services (except public administration) 38 11.4%
Retail trade 37 11.1%
Wholesale trade 30 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 29 8.7%
Construction 28 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 27 8.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 15 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 4.5%
Manufacturing 12 3.6%
Finance and insurance 11 3.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99344 in? ▼
ZIP code 99344 (Othello) 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 99344? ▼
ZIP code 99344 in Othello, WA has a population of 16,817 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99344? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99344 is $64,888, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99344? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99344 is $281,900, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99344? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99344 is White at 35.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 74.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99344? ▼
ZIP code 99344 has 332 business establishments employing approximately 4,224 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99344? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99344 are: Transportation and warehousing (66), Other services (except public administration) (38), Retail trade (37). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99344? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99344 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 254%. 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 99344? ▼
In ZIP code 99344, 41.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 99344? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99344 is 22.3 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 99344? ▼
In ZIP code 99344, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99344? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99344 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Othello, 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.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
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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