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Lincoln County
Creston, WA
99117
99117 ZIP Code — Creston, WA
Lincoln County, Washington
ZIP code 99117 is located in
Creston ,
Washington ,
within Lincoln County .
It covers approximately 162.70 square miles and serves a population of
568 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 509 .
About ZIP code 99117
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $229,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $81,750. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 99117 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
568
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
53
County FIPS
043
Geography
Land area
162.70 sq mi
Water area
1.08 sq mi
Latitude
47.7547
Longitude
-118.4869
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
509
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.3%
42.9%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
36.1%
32.8%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
27.0%
21.2%
27.1%
Over $200k
2.6%
3.1%
10.6%
Demographics & statistics
$81,750
Median household income
$229,200
Median home value
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 140 24.6% 18 and over 428 75.4% 65 and over 155 27.3% Median age 48.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Group Count % White 560 98.1% Two or more races 4 0.7% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.5% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.3%
42.9%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
36.1%
32.8%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
27.0%
21.2%
27.1%
Over $200k
2.6%
3.1%
10.6%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 2.6% $15k–$25k 6.4% $25k–$35k 1.3% $35k–$50k 16.2% $50k–$75k 20.4% $75k–$100k 16.6% $100k–$150k 11.9% $150k–$200k 14.5% $200k+ 10.2% Median income $81,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $229,200 Median rent / month $539 Owner occupied 85.1% Renter occupied 14.9% Vacant 18.4% Single-family detached 69.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 24.3% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.48
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.2% 2000–2009 29.2% 1990–1999 11.5% 1980–1989 5.6% 1970–1979 6.3% 1960–1969 9.7% 1950–1959 2.4% 1940–1949 4.2% 1939 or earlier 26.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.7% 1 bedroom 8.7% 2 bedrooms 35.1% 3 bedrooms 35.4% 4 bedrooms 11.8% 5+ bedrooms 7.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 21.3% 2 vehicles 30.6% 3 or more 48.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.4% Electricity 56.6% Propane / LP gas 14.5% Fuel oil 2.1% Wood 17.0% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 127 54.0% Cohabiting couple 15 6.4% Male householder, no spouse 44 18.7% Female householder, no spouse 49 20.9% Households with children under 18 36 15.3% Households with seniors (65+) 110 46.8% Average household size 2.42
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.3% 29.7% Married 54.1% 53.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 4.7% 7.2% Divorced 3.9% 9.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.8% Bachelor's or higher 20.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 0.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 63 40.1% High school 78 49.7% College / grad school 15 9.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.1%
Transportation & utilities
30.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Agriculture & mining
6.7%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Public administration
4.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.0% Service 17.6% Sales & office 3.1% Natural resources & construction 20.2% Production & transportation 16.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 54.9% Government 43.0% Self-employed 2.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.5% Carpool 9.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.7% Work from home 7.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 36.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
7.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.9% Retirement income 46.0% Supplemental Security 6.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.5% High blood pressure 37.7% High cholesterol 38.3% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 32.9% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 9.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.5% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 20.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.6% Depression 23.9% Fair or poor health 14.6% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 8.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.5% Visited dentist 67.0% Cholesterol screening 91.3% Teeth loss 11.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 59 13.8%
Disability % Any disability 20.1% Under 18 2.9% 18–64 years 16.8% 65 and over 41.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.7% Public insurance 45.1% No insurance 4.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 567 99.8% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 563 99.1% Born in same state 559 98.4% Born in different state 346 60.9% Foreign born 4 0.7% Naturalized citizen 5 0.9% Not a US citizen 5 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 82 14.4% Italian 56 9.9% French 45 7.9% Polish 16 2.8%
Ancestry Count % English 9 1.6% Dutch 4 0.7% German 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.4% Internet access 92.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99117
What city is ZIP code 99117 in?
ZIP code 99117 is primarily assigned to Creston, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 99117 in?
ZIP code 99117 falls within Lincoln County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 99117 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 99117 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 99117 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 99117 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 99117 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 99117 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 99117 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 99117 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 99117 in?
ZIP code 99117 observes the PST timezone.
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