99131 ZIP Code — Gifford, WA

Stevens County, Washington

ZIP code 99131 is located in Gifford, Washington, within Stevens County. It covers approximately 17.50 square miles and serves a population of 122 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

122

population

17.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

99131 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99131

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99131. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gifford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99101 Addy (9 mi) 99137 Hunters (10.3 mi) 99138 Inchelium (17.3 mi) 99109 Chewelah (17.4 mi) 99181 Valley (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	122
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	17.50 sq mi
Water area	5.91 sq mi
Latitude	48.3004
Longitude	-118.1220
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	509

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	49.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	15.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	8.5%	3.8%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

122

Population

People per sq mi

70.2

Median age

$34,081

Median household income

$31,798

Per capita income

$250,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

61.2%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2	1.6%
18 and over	120	98.4%
65 and over	96	78.7%
Median age	70.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	121	99.2%
Two or more races	1	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	49.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	15.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	8.5%	3.8%	10.6%

$10k–$15k 17.6%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 41.2%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 5.9%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	17.6%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	41.2%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	5.9%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	2.4%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$34,081

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 57.7%

$300k–$500k 19.2%

$500k–$1M 11.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$250,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	61.2%
Renter occupied	38.8%
Vacant	29.8%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	75.2%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	5.0%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	61.2%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	54.1%
2 vehicles	27.1%
3 or more	10.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	56.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	40.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	21	24.7%
Cohabiting couple	8	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	7	8.2%
Female householder, no spouse	49	57.6%
Households with children under 18	1	1.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	89.4%
Average household size	1.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.0%	2.4%
Married	57.5%	26.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	19.5%
Divorced	17.5%	51.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 50.0%

Some college, no degree 10.8%

Associate's degree 28.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	2	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 38.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Information 11.1%

Education & healthcare 11.1%

Public administration 11.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	5.6%
Natural resources & construction	44.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	44.4%
Government	44.4%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	84.7%
Retirement income	67.1%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.2%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	5.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.1%
Public insurance	82.0%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	100.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	122	100.0%
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)	122	100.0%
Born in same state	122	100.0%
Born in different state	45	36.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	8.2%
French	10	8.2%
Italian	8	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	3	2.5%
Dutch	2	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	69.7%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99131

What city is ZIP code 99131 in?

ZIP code 99131 is primarily assigned to Gifford, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 99131 in?

ZIP code 99131 falls within Stevens County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 99131 have an older population?

79% of residents in ZIP code 99131 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 99131 have a large retiree population?

85% of households in ZIP code 99131 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99131?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99131?

21% of residents in ZIP code 99131 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 99131 in?

ZIP code 99131 observes the PST timezone.