Walla Walla, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99362
Walla Walla County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,056
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,474
- Median income Near-median income area
- $429,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Walla Walla pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99362 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 99362 (Walla Walla, WA) rose +1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 339.8 in 2023 to 343.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99362 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, with 41,056 residents across 831.1 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99362 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,474 (20% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,164. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $429,600 (16% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,293; owner occupancy is 63.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 13 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Walla Walla County, so 99362 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 99362
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walla Walla, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99362.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
149 establishments
- Construction
Construction
148 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
147 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
136 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
115 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 99362, Walla Walla, 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
41,056
Population
831.1
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99362?
40.0
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
8.2%
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?
$72,474
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$39,164
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
13.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99362 ranks nationally
Walla Walla, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$72,474 Top 49% higher than 51% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
17,952housing units
17,952
Total Housing Units
16,610
Occupied Units
1,342
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$429,600
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,293
Median Rent
1970
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
+1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
343
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+243%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99362 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 239 |
| 2021 | +18.8% | 284 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 338 |
| 2023 | +0.7% | 340 |
| 2024 | +1.0% | 343 |
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 1,231 business establishments in ZIP 99362, employing approximately 15,812 people with a combined annual payroll of $842,934,000.
1,231
Businesses
15,812
Employees
$842.9M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 149 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 148 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 147 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 136 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 115 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 106 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 72 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 63 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 2.2% |
| Information | 18 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 11 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 99362 vs 99324 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99324 | College Place, WA | 9,202 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99362, 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 (41,056 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 99362 in?
ZIP code 99362 (Walla Walla) is located in Walla Walla County, Washington. Walla Walla County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/walla-walla-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99362?
ZIP code 99362 in Walla Walla, WA has a population of 41,056 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99362?
The median household income in ZIP 99362 is $72,474, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99362?
The median home value in ZIP 99362 is $429,600, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99362?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99362 is White at 72.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99362?
ZIP code 99362 has 1,231 business establishments employing approximately 15,812 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99362?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99362 are: Health care and social assistance (149), Construction (148), Retail trade (147). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99362?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99362 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. 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 99362?
In ZIP code 99362, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 99362?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99362 is 13.3 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 99362?
In ZIP code 99362, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99362?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99362 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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