99169 ZIP Code — Ritzville, WA

Adams County, Washington

ZIP code 99169 is located in Ritzville, Washington, within Adams County. It covers approximately 716.54 square miles and serves a population of 2,494 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 99169

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $167,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $68,487. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,494

population

716.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

99169 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99169

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99169. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ritzville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99144 Lamona (15.3 mi) 99154 Mohler (16.4 mi) 99159 Odessa (18.3 mi) 99341 Lind (19.8 mi) 99134 Harrington (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,494
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	716.54 sq mi
Water area	1.42 sq mi
Latitude	47.1379
Longitude	-118.4705
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	46.8%	45.3%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	35.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	17.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.6%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,494

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$68,487

Median household income

$34,536

Per capita income

$167,500

Median home value

$805

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

931

Housing units

25.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

113

10–14

109

15–19

20–24

166

25–34

160

103

35–44

113

45–54

108

55–59

182

60–64

174

163

65–74

156

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	580	23.3%
18 and over	1,914	76.7%
65 and over	507	20.3%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.7%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 1.1%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,227	86.7%
Two or more races	176	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	74	2.9%
Black or African American	33	1.3%
Asian	28	1.1%
Other race	16	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	45.3%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	35.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	17.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.6%	10.6%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$68,487

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 27.9%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,500
Median rent / month	$805
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	77.9%
Large apartment buildings	4.8%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	37.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.2%
Electricity	45.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	2.9%
No fuel used	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	489	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	80	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	246	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	224	21.6%
Households with children under 18	229	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	375	36.1%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	21.7%
Married	55.2%	52.7%
Separated	2.0%	0.4%
Widowed	3.0%	9.7%
Divorced	10.8%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 32.7%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	6.5%
Kindergarten	29	5.1%
Elementary school	327	57.8%
High school	110	19.4%
College / grad school	63	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Agriculture & mining 16.9%

Retail trade 14.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Public administration 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Construction 5.8%

Other services 4.8%

Professional & management 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.0%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	7.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.2%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.9%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 12.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,407	96.5%
Spanish	30	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.6%
Other languages	11	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,431	97.5%
Born in same state	2,414	96.8%
Born in different state	1,494	59.9%
Foreign born	17	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	63	2.5%
Not a US citizen	58	92.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	486	19.5%
Italian	249	10%
Arab	162	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	136	5.5%
English	42	1.7%
German	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99169

What city is ZIP code 99169 in?

ZIP code 99169 is primarily assigned to Ritzville, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 99169 in?

ZIP code 99169 falls within Adams County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 99169 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 99169 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99169?

The median home value in ZIP code 99169 is $167,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 99169?

ZIP code 99169 has an estimated population of 2,494 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99169?

The median household income in ZIP code 99169 is $68,487, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99169 in?

ZIP code 99169 observes the PST timezone.