99153 ZIP Code — Metaline Falls, WA

Pend Oreille County, Washington

ZIP code 99153 is located in Metaline Falls, Washington, within Pend Oreille County. It covers approximately 233.39 square miles and serves a population of 432 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 99153

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.

Median household income is $40,129. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% 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. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 99153 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

432

population

233.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

99153 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99153

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99153. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Metaline Falls	Acceptable
Metaline Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99139 Ione (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	432
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	233.39 sq mi
Water area	2.45 sq mi
Latitude	48.8875
Longitude	-117.2980
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	64.9%	44.2%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	36.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	15.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	5.2%	3.9%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

432

Population

People per sq mi

56.8

Median age

$40,129

Median household income

$34,593

Per capita income

$172,100

Median home value

$753

Median monthly rent

49.8%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

15.6%

Unemployment

279

Housing units

14.8%

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	68	15.7%
18 and over	364	84.3%
65 and over	139	32.2%
Median age	56.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Two or more races 5%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	399	87.3%
Hispanic or Latino	25	5.5%
Two or more races	23	5%
Other race	7	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.9%	44.2%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	36.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	15.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	5.2%	3.9%	10.6%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 21.3%

$35k–$50k 26.2%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	21.3%
$35k–$50k	26.2%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	6.1%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$40,129

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 38.2%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$1M+ 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,100
Median rent / month	$753
Owner occupied	49.8%
Renter occupied	50.2%
Vacant	36.0%
Single-family detached	63.5%
Large apartment buildings	16.5%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	27.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	24.3%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.7%
1 vehicle	57.0%
2 vehicles	14.1%
3 or more	15.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	78.3%
Wood	21.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	77	29.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	93	35.4%
Female householder, no spouse	93	35.4%
Households with children under 18	27	10.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	44.9%
Average household size	1.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	10.4%
Married	50.0%	39.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	16.8%
Divorced	25.5%	32.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 20.2%

Some college, no degree 48.8%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	11.9%
Kindergarten	4	6.0%
Elementary school	42	62.7%
High school	13	19.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.9%

Retail trade 29.6%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Construction 5.6%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.8%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	26.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	42.6%
Government	44.4%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	15.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.3%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.8%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.8%
Public insurance	56.3%
No insurance	18.1%
Uninsured under 19	55.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	422	97.7%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	432	100.0%
Born in same state	432	100.0%
Born in different state	234	54.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	72	16.7%
Italian	65	15%
Polish	47	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	17	3.9%
English	4	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	60.9%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99153

What city is ZIP code 99153 in?

ZIP code 99153 is primarily assigned to Metaline Falls, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 99153 in?

ZIP code 99153 falls within Pend Oreille County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 99153 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 99153 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 99153 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 99153 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99153?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 99153 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 99153 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 99153 in?

ZIP code 99153 observes the PST timezone.