City

Colfax, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Whitman County  ·  Washington

👥4,049Population
💰$66,333Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$264,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓46.3%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.4%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.6%Race
White82.4%
Hispanic8.1%
Black1.2%
Asian0.8%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads46.3% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma54 (1.9%)
HS Graduate603 (21%)
Some College422 (14.7%)
Associates464 (16.2%)
Bachelors455 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree874 (30.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 21%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad21.0%
Some College14.7%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,333 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$264,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$983/mo
Total Housing Units1,920
Vacant Units223

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
66%
About Colfax, WA

Colfax is a city in Washington, located in Whitman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,049 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Colfax is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,333 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Colfax is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $264,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $983 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colfax is well-educated. 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colfax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99111 4,049 $66,333 $264,300 $983 3.2% 46.3% 72.9%