99124 ZIP Code — Elmer City, WA

Okanogan County, Washington

ZIP code 99124 is located in Elmer City, Washington, within Okanogan County. It covers approximately 0.35 square miles and serves a population of 270 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 99124

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,036. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 99124 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

270

population

0.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

99124 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99124

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City	Status
Elmer City	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	270
Population density	771 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	0.35 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	48.0003
Longitude	-118.9531
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	509

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	52.2%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	13.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

270

Population

771

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$53,036

Median household income

$28,133

Per capita income

$198,800

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

104

Housing units

23.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	82	30.4%
18 and over	188	69.6%
65 and over	68	25.2%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46%

American Indian / Alaska Native 44.2%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	127	46%
American Indian / Alaska Native	122	44.2%
Two or more races	19	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	6	2.2%
Other race	2	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	52.2%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	13.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$53,036

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 28.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,800
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	25.8%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	13.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	12.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	45.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	84.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Wood	12.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	37	31.6%
Cohabiting couple	6	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	18	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	56	47.9%
Households with children under 18	38	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	44.4%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.4%	36.3%
Married	59.2%	32.3%
Separated	2.6%	1.6%
Widowed	3.9%	6.5%
Divorced	15.8%	23.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 33.5%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	16.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	43.9%
High school	23	34.8%
College / grad school	3	4.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 39.1%

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Other services 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Retail trade 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Construction 1.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.4%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	32.6%
Government	66.3%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.0

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 31.9%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 34.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	16.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	61.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.1%
Public insurance	60.0%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	14.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	237	87.8%
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)	269	99.6%
Born in same state	269	99.6%
Born in different state	205	75.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.4%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	9.6%
French	16	5.9%
Italian	12	4.4%
Polish	11	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	1.1%
Dutch	2	0.7%
German	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	94.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99124

What city is ZIP code 99124 in?

ZIP code 99124 is primarily assigned to Elmer City, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 99124 in?

ZIP code 99124 falls within Okanogan County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 99124 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 99124 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 99124 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 99124 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99124?

17% of residents in ZIP code 99124 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99124 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 99124 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 99124 in?

ZIP code 99124 observes the PST timezone.