City

Inchelium, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ferry County  ·  Washington

👥1,173Population
💰$51,094Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$206,800Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊21.0%Unemployment▲ 329% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29.5%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.4%Other: 8.9%Race
White29.5%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.4%
Other8.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty21.2% ▲ 112% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment21.0% ▲ 329% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.4%)
HS Graduate183 (24%)
Some College147 (19.3%)
Associates169 (22.2%)
Bachelors92 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree160 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 24%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad24.0%
Some College19.3%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.7%Renter: 36.3%Tenure
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,094 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$206,800 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$556/mo
Total Housing Units654
Vacant Units211

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
52%
About Inchelium, WA

Inchelium is a city in Washington, located in Ferry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,173 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Inchelium is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,094 is below the national average. Approximately 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 21.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Inchelium is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $556 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Inchelium is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 29.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Inchelium
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99138 1,173 $51,094 $206,800 $556 21.0% 33.1% 63.7%