City

Garfield, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Whitman County  ·  Washington

👥847Population
💰$63,750Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$210,700Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 0.4%Other: 9.8%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic0.4%
Other9.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
24%
18–24
4%
25–44
30%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty20.1% ▲ 101% above avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.9%)
HS Graduate139 (26.1%)
Some College66 (12.4%)
Associates101 (19%)
Bachelors68 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree153 (28.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College12.4%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,750 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$210,700 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$989/mo
Total Housing Units335
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
69%
About Garfield, WA

Garfield is a city in Washington, located in Whitman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 847 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Garfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,750 is below the national average. Approximately 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Garfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $989 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garfield is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99130 847 $63,750 $210,700 $989 1.1% 41.5% 79.7%