ZIP Code 99149 -- Malden, WA

Whitman | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 60% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.9x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • The median age of 57.50 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.
  • 100.00% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
100
Unknown
Median Income
$26,250
Home Value
$49,500
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
57.50
Diversity Index
26.20
Low
Cost of Living
50.6
significantly below average
Unemployment
28.6%

About ZIP Code 99149

ZIP code 99149 in Malden, Washington is a unknown area with a population of 100. The median household income is $26,250, which is This is 65% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $49,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.9x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 50.6 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 57.50 years. Approximately 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Whitman, WA.

Population & Age

Total Population
100
Median Age
57.50
Male Population
54
54.0%
Female Population
46
46.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
26.20 Low
White
85.0%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
3.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
12.0%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$26,250
Mean Household Income
$40,070
Per Capita Income
$18,424
Below Poverty Line
24.0%

This is 65% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$49,500
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
48
Occupied Units
47
Vacant Units
1
2.1% vacancy
Median Year Built
1938
Owner Occupied
100.0%
Renter Occupied
0.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.9x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 100.0% Renter 0.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 80.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 7.7%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
35
Employment Rate
71.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.6%
Mean Commute Time
25.0 min

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
52.0%
Carpool
48.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Cost of Living Index

50.6
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 99149 is 49.4% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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ZIP Code City Population Median Income
99163 Pullman 34,022 $48,231
99111 Colfax 4,038 $73,393
99161 Palouse 1,435 $87,464
99170 Rosalia 926 $58,750
99171 Saint john 895 $53,333
99033 Tekoa 832 $58,750

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 99149

ZIP code 99149 (Malden, WA) has a total population of 100 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 57.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 99149 is $26,250 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 65% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 99149 is primarily located in Malden, Washington (WA). It falls within Whitman County.

The median home value in ZIP code 99149 is $49,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 99149 is 57.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 99149 has a cost of living index of 50.61 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 99149, 17.95% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 7.69% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 99149 is 28.57%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 0.00% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.