| ZIP Code | 99174 |
|---|---|
| City | Steptoe |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Whitman County |
| Area Code | 509 |
| Elevation | 2,317 ft |
| Latitude | 47.007232 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.356887 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53075 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 2.9% ▼ 71% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.0% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (5.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 10 (18.9%) |
| Some College | 6 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 16 (30.2%) |
| Bachelors | 7 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11 (20.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,929 ▼ 36% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,000 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 114% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 38 |
| Vacant Units | 10 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 38 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 10 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 99174 is located in Steptoe, Washington, within Whitman County. With a population of 70, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 99174 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,929 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99174 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 114% since 2019.
The population of 99174 is primarily White (92.86%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.9%.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 99174 in Steptoe, WA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 70 residents, a median household income of $48,929, and a median home value of $225,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.