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Ferry County
Curlew, WA
99118
99118 ZIP Code — Curlew, WA
Ferry County, Washington
ZIP code 99118 is located in
Curlew ,
Washington ,
within Ferry County .
It covers approximately 204.22 square miles and serves a population of
997 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 509 .
About ZIP code 99118
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $289,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $49,750. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 99118 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
997
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
53
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
204.22 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
48.8794
Longitude
-118.6042
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
509
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.4%
57.8%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
36.9%
23.0%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
16.2%
27.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
10.6%
Demographics & statistics
$49,750
Median household income
$289,700
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 247 24.8% 18 and over 750 75.2% 65 and over 241 24.2% Median age 45.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.7%
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 803 75.3% Two or more races 144 13.5% Hispanic or Latino 70 6.6% Other race 41 3.8% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8 0.7% Black or African American 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.4%
57.8%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
36.9%
23.0%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
16.2%
27.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
10.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.9% $10k–$15k 4.5% $15k–$25k 16.9% $25k–$35k 11.9% $35k–$50k 9.0% $50k–$75k 9.5% $75k–$100k 10.8% $100k–$150k 13.7% $150k–$200k 14.8% $200k+ 1.1% Median income $49,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $289,700 Median rent / month $827 Owner occupied 76.0% Renter occupied 24.0% Vacant 27.1% Single-family detached 87.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.1% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.41
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.6% 2000–2009 18.5% 1990–1999 31.3% 1980–1989 18.7% 1970–1979 9.8% 1960–1969 5.6% 1950–1959 3.5% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 8.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.4% 1 bedroom 7.1% 2 bedrooms 42.1% 3 bedrooms 31.2% 4 bedrooms 15.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.5% 1 vehicle 25.1% 2 vehicles 28.5% 3 or more 45.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 26.9% Propane / LP gas 13.7% Wood 58.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 198 52.2% Cohabiting couple 5 1.3% Male householder, no spouse 103 27.2% Female householder, no spouse 73 19.3% Households with children under 18 105 27.7% Households with seniors (65+) 178 47.0% Average household size 2.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.3% 24.4% Married 50.2% 57.6% Separated 1.3% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 9.3% Divorced 18.2% 8.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.6%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.3% Bachelor's or higher 18.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 14 7.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 113 63.8% High school 50 28.2% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
31.6%
Education & healthcare
29.9%
Professional & management
15.8%
Public administration
7.2%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 57.5% Service 17.4% Sales & office 7.5% Natural resources & construction 10.4% Production & transportation 7.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 42.8% Government 29.7% Self-employed 24.1% Unpaid family workers 3.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 52.4% Carpool 22.5% Public transit 5.7% Walk 0.0% Work from home 17.1% Other means 2.4% Avg commute (minutes) 29.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.8% Retirement income 30.3% Supplemental Security 7.7% Cash public assistance 4.2% Food stamps / SNAP 12.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.9% High blood pressure 30.8% High cholesterol 32.2% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 25.6% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.1% Binge drinking 17.8% No physical activity 20.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.3% Depression 26.6% Fair or poor health 15.8% Poor mental health 16.1% Poor physical health 12.3% No health insurance 11.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.5% Visited dentist 59.5% Cholesterol screening 84.1% Teeth loss 14.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 121 16.1%
Disability % Any disability 15.9% Under 18 2.8% 18–64 years 13.8% 65 and over 34.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.5% Public insurance 57.0% No insurance 3.9% Uninsured under 19 2.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 933 93.6% Spanish 1 0.1% Other Indo-European 1 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 963 96.6% Born in same state 955 95.8% Born in different state 520 52.2% Foreign born 8 0.8% Naturalized citizen 34 3.4% Not a US citizen 4 11.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 264 26.5% French 240 24.1% Polish 76 7.6% Arab 16 1.6%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 12 1.2% Dutch 8 0.8% English 4 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.0% Internet access 87.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99118
What city is ZIP code 99118 in?
ZIP code 99118 is primarily assigned to Curlew, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 99118 in?
ZIP code 99118 falls within Ferry County, Washington.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99118?
25% of residents in ZIP code 99118 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 99118 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 99118 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 99118 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 99118 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 99118?
ZIP code 99118 has an estimated population of 997 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 99118 in?
ZIP code 99118 observes the PST timezone.
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