City

Colton, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Whitman County  ·  Washington

👥535Population
💰$95,357Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂57.2Median Age
🏠$355,700Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓55.8%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 2.6%Other: 7.1%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic0.8%
Black2.6%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty0.9% ▼ 91% below avg
College Grads55.8% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
HS Graduate69 (16.6%)
Some College29 (7%)
Associates86 (20.7%)
Bachelors73 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree159 (38.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.6%Some College: 7%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 38.2%Edu
HS Grad16.6%
Some College7.0%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate38.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,357 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$355,700 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,031/mo
Total Housing Units273
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
61%
About Colton, WA

Colton is a city in Washington, located in Whitman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 535 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.2 years.

Economically, Colton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,357 is above the national average. Approximately 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Colton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $355,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,031 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colton is well-educated. 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.53%).

Colton, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Colton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99113 535 $95,357 $355,700 $1,031 1.4% 55.8% 84.2%