City

Chewelah, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Stevens County  ·  Washington

👥5,075Population
💰$61,354Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂54.2Median Age
🏠$274,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 91% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.7%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 7.9%Race
White83.7%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 91% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,065 (28.8%)
Some College640 (17.3%)
Associates644 (17.4%)
Bachelors494 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree847 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College17.3%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,354 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$274,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$890/mo
Total Housing Units2,610
Vacant Units333

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Chewelah, WA

Chewelah is a city in Washington, located in Stevens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,075 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.2 years.

Economically, Chewelah is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,354 is below the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Chewelah is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $274,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $890 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chewelah is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.65%).

Chewelah, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Chewelah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99109 5,075 $61,354 $274,900 $890 9.3% 36.3% 80.4%