County

Adams County, WA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Washington

👥23,143Population
💰$64,756Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂29.3Median Age
🏠$250,120Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.3%Hispanic: 63%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.9%Race
White33.3%
Hispanic63.0%
Black0.4%
Asian0.6%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
26%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
19%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.31
Below Poverty19.2% ▲ 92% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma715 (7.3%)
HS Graduate2,924 (29.7%)
Some College1,854 (18.9%)
Associates1,458 (14.8%)
Bachelors911 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree1,971 (20%)

Education

No HS: 7.3%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS7.3%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College18.9%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,756 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$250,119 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units7,747
Vacant Units788

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Adams County, WA

Adams County is located in Washington and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 23,143 residents. With a median age of 29.33, it is a young county.

Adams County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,756 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 19.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Adams County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $250,119 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $932. Homeownership rates are high at 68.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Adams County are majority Hispanic (63.03%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Adams County, WA is a solidly middle-class area in Washington. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Adams County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
99105 Benge 31 $73,750 — — 0.0% 31.8%
99341 Lind 685 $70,938 $245,300 $780 2.0% 48.5%
99344 Othello 19,458 $64,266 $256,700 $948 4.1% 27.0%
99169 Ritzville 2,637 $66,161 $210,700 $859 2.4% 35.4%
99371 Washtucna 332 $68,750 $187,500 — 7.4% 25.4%

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