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ZIP Code 99359

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

158
1/sq mi
$61,000
Median income
$135,400
Median home value
2.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Starbuck pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99359 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99359 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 225.7 square miles in Starbuck, Columbia County, Washington. The area is home to 158 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 99359 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99359 sits at $61,000 (33% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $35,264. The poverty rate stands at 24.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $135,400 (74% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99359 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 99359 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 →

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 99359, Starbuck, 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

158

Population

225.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99359?

59.9

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 62.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 13.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.4%
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?

$61,000

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$35,264

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99359 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,000 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 43.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.1%

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

What does housing look like?

82

Total Housing Units

68

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

1.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$135,400

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 99359, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,109,000.

4

Businesses

15

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 99359 in?
ZIP code 99359 (Starbuck) is located in Columbia County, Washington. Columbia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbia-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99359?
ZIP code 99359 in Starbuck, WA has a population of 158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99359?
The median household income in ZIP 99359 is $61,000, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99359?
The median home value in ZIP 99359 is $135,400, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99359?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99359 is White at 62.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99359?
ZIP code 99359 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99359?
In ZIP code 99359, 43.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.1% 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 99359?
In ZIP code 99359, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99359?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99359 is 24.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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