Curlew ZIP Code List — Ferry County, WA
There is one unique ZIP code in Curlew, Washington and it is 99118. Area code: 509.
1
ZIP codes
204.22
sq mi land
0.00
sq mi water
509
area code
Curlew, WA ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Curlew, WA (1)
Demographics & statistics
997
Population
45.8
Median age
$49,750
Median household income
$28,541
Per capita income
$289,700
Median home value
$827
Median monthly rent
76.0%
Home ownership
25.1%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
429
Housing units
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
37
Under 5
27
61
5–9
45
21
10–14
16
40
15–19
29
40
20–24
30
56
25–34
41
28
35–44
20
57
45–54
42
46
55–59
35
49
60–64
36
94
65–74
70
32
75–84
24
12
85+
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 247 | 24.8% |
| 18 and over | 750 | 75.2% |
| 65 and over | 241 | 24.2% |
| Median age | 45.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.3%
Two or more races
13.5%
Hispanic or Latino
6.6%
Other race
3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.7%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 803 | 75.3% |
| Two or more races | 144 | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 | 6.6% |
| Other race | 41 | 3.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.9%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
16.9%
$25k–$35k
11.9%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
9.5%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k+
1.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 16.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.1% |
| Median income | $49,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.0%
$50k–$100k
6.9%
$100k–$150k
5.9%
$150k–$200k
8.0%
$200k–$300k
22.2%
$300k–$500k
25.0%
$500k–$1M
19.8%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,700 |
| Median rent / month | $827 |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% |
| Vacant | 27.1% |
| Single-family detached | 87.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 31.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.5% |
| 3 or more | 45.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 26.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.7% |
| Wood | 58.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 198 | 52.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 5 | 1.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 103 | 27.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 73 | 19.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 105 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 178 | 47.0% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.3% | 24.4% |
| Married | 50.2% | 57.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
33.5%
Some college, no degree
28.6%
Associate's degree
15.7%
Bachelor's degree
12.9%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 14 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 113 | 63.8% |
| High school | 50 | 28.2% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
31.6%
Education & healthcare
29.9%
Professional & management
15.8%
Public administration
7.2%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.5%
Manufacturing
3.2%
Retail trade
2.4%
Construction
1.3%
Transportation & utilities
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 57.5% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 7.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 7.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 42.8% |
| Government | 29.7% |
| Self-employed | 24.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 3.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 52.4% |
| Carpool | 22.5% |
| Public transit | 5.7% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
Poverty
All people
25.1%
Under 18 years
32.8%
18 and over
22.5%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.8% |
| Retirement income | 30.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 121 | 16.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 34.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.5% |
| Public insurance | 57.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 933 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 963 | 96.6% |
| Born in same state | 955 | 95.8% |
| Born in different state | 520 | 52.2% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 34 | 3.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 4 | 11.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 264 | 26.5% |
| French | 240 | 24.1% |
| Polish | 76 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 16 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 12 | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0.8% |
| English | 4 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.0% |
| Internet access | 87.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Curlew, WA?
Curlew, WA has one ZIP code: 99118.
What is the main ZIP code for Curlew, WA?
The primary ZIP code for Curlew, WA is 99118. The city uses area code 509 for phone service.
What county is Curlew, WA in?
Curlew is located in Ferry County, Washington.
How many ZIP codes are in Curlew, WA?
Curlew, WA has 1 ZIP code.
What ZIP code should I use when mailing something to downtown Curlew?
Downtown Curlew uses the ZIP code 99118, which serves as the primary postal code for the city's central business district in Ferry County.
If I'm sending a package to the Curlew area near the Kettle River, what ZIP code do I need?
Any mailing address in the Curlew area, including locations near the Kettle River, should use ZIP code 99118, as it encompasses the entire city.