99185 ZIP Code — Wilbur, WA

Lincoln County, Washington

ZIP code 99185 is located in Wilbur, Washington, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 283.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,385 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 99185

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 $231,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $67,644. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 99185 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,385

population

283.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

99185 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99185

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99185. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilbur	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99117 Creston (6.3 mi) 99147 Lincoln (11.6 mi) 99103 Almira (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,385
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	283.30 sq mi
Water area	6.02 sq mi
Latitude	47.7225
Longitude	-118.6130
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	34.6%	42.9%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	32.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	21.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.1%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,385

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$67,644

Median household income

$36,774

Per capita income

$231,100

Median home value

$818

Median monthly rent

72.2%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

604

Housing units

20.9%

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

104

65–74

113

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	381	27.5%
18 and over	1,004	72.5%
65 and over	409	29.5%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Two or more races 5.8%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,268	90.9%
Two or more races	81	5.8%
Black or African American	11	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.7%
Asian	8	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	42.9%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	32.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	21.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.1%	10.6%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 15.4%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	15.4%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$67,644

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 26.6%

$200k–$300k 30.6%

$300k–$500k 25.8%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,100
Median rent / month	$818
Owner occupied	72.2%
Renter occupied	27.8%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	85.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	27.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	19.3%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.6%
Electricity	65.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	5.7%
Wood	12.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	302	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	45	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	99	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	101	18.5%
Households with children under 18	108	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	267	48.8%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.4%	13.7%
Married	66.1%	61.9%
Separated	5.4%	0.4%
Widowed	4.4%	12.6%
Divorced	11.6%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 30.7%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	7.6%
Kindergarten	42	15.2%
Elementary school	145	52.5%
High school	62	22.5%
College / grad school	6	2.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Retail trade 14.3%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Professional & management 8.5%

Construction 7.6%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Public administration 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Other services 1.8%

Information 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.9%
Service	7.0%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.8%
Government	30.4%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 38.6%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.8%
Retirement income	38.2%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.4%
Under 18	17.1%
18–64 years	22.2%
65 and over	45.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	56.4%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,270	91.7%
Spanish	33	2.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	2.1%
Other languages	6	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,370	98.9%
Born in same state	1,363	98.4%
Born in different state	951	68.7%
Foreign born	7	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.1%
Not a US citizen	13	86.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	356	25.7%
French	234	16.9%
Italian	83	6%
Polish	46	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	26	1.9%
English	8	0.6%
German	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99185

What city is ZIP code 99185 in?

ZIP code 99185 is primarily assigned to Wilbur, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 99185 in?

ZIP code 99185 falls within Lincoln County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 99185 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 99185 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 99185 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 99185 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99185?

18% of residents in ZIP code 99185 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99185 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 99185 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 99185 in?

ZIP code 99185 observes the PST timezone.