Adams County, WA ZIP Codes
Washington (WA) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
20,621
population (2021)
+10.1%
pop change since 2010
53001
FIPS code
Adams County ZIP code map
About Adams County
Adams County is located in Washington and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,621 as of 2021,
an increase of
10.1% from 18,728 in 2010.
The timezone is Alaska Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Adams County is 53001.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,621 |
| 2010 population | 18,728 |
| Change | +10.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| FIPS code | 53001 |
| Timezone | Alaska |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Adams County
ZIP codes for Adams County, WA (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99105 | Benge | Adams | View map |
| 99169 | Ritzville | Adams | View map |
| 99341 | Lind | Adams | View map |
| 99344 | Othello | Adams | View map |
| 99371 | Washtucna | Adams | View map |
Demographics & statistics
23,200
Population
28.8
Median age
$63,442
Median household income
$24,562
Per capita income
$154,900
Median home value
$663
Median monthly rent
70.0%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
5,260
Housing units
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,097
Under 5
1,006
1,155
5–9
1,059
1,413
10–14
1,294
985
15–19
903
899
20–24
823
1,495
25–34
1,369
1,389
35–44
1,273
1,139
45–54
1,044
542
55–59
497
651
60–64
596
832
65–74
763
389
75–84
357
120
85+
110
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,332 | 24.3% |
| 18 and over | 14,868 | 75.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,571 | 20.2% |
| Median age | 28.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
36.6%
Hispanic or Latino
30%
Other race
21%
Two or more races
10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,150 | 36.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,960 | 30% |
| Other race | 6,953 | 21% |
| Two or more races | 3,341 | 10.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 499 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 126 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 87 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
17.1%
$50k–$75k
22.6%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $63,442 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.5%
$50k–$100k
18.4%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k–$300k
21.5%
$300k–$500k
10.8%
$500k–$1M
7.7%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,900 |
| Median rent / month | $663 |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% |
| Vacant | 21.0% |
| Single-family detached | 77.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 16.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 42.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.1% |
| Electricity | 56.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 7.9% |
| Wood | 5.9% |
| No fuel used | 2.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,989 | 56.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 517 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 951 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,513 | 18.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,046 | 27.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,835 | 38.2% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.3% | 17.9% |
| Married | 56.1% | 63.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
36.0%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
13.7%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 307 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 454 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 4,126 | 55.4% |
| High school | 1,602 | 19.8% |
| College / grad school | 665 | 15.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Agriculture & mining
23.0%
Retail trade
8.7%
Other services
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Public administration
5.5%
Construction
5.0%
Professional & management
4.8%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.3% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 14.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.7% |
| Production & transportation | 15.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 60.4% |
| Government | 30.7% |
| Self-employed | 9.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.2% |
| Carpool | 16.5% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 6.8% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
13.6%
18 and over
14.7%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
9.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.3% |
| Retirement income | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 30.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 13.7% |
| No health insurance | 14.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.3% |
| Visited dentist | 60.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 684 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 26.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.9% |
| Public insurance | 50.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,097 | 91.7% |
| Spanish | 5,018 | 6.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,795 | 5.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 11 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,993 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 17,910 | 93.8% |
| Born in different state | 12,798 | 66.6% |
| Foreign born | 83 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,207 | 6.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,042 | 55.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,268 | 5.5% |
| Italian | 890 | 3.8% |
| Polish | 548 | 2.4% |
| Arab | 507 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 165 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 45 | 0.2% |
| German | 43 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 92.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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