🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

99169

Ritzville

ZIP Code 99169 is a standard zip code serving Ritzville, Ritzville, Washington (WA), in Adams County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,459 with a median household income of $42,794. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Washington (WA)
County: Adams
City: Ritzville
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 47.131500
Longitude: -118.395800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 709.88 mi²
Water Area: 1.45 mi²
Population Density: 3.0 people per mi² (5th percentile)
Bounding Box: 47.315565°N, 46.897542°S, -117.959029°E, -118.981334°W

With 2,459 residents spread across 709.88 square miles, this area has a population density of 3.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,459

Population

45th percentile

$42,794

Median Income

35th percentile

$133,600

Median Home Value

50th percentile

709.88 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 99169 is $42,794, and the median home value is $133,600.

Housing

1,263

Total Units

1,068

Occupied Units

84.6%

Occupancy Rate

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