City

Malden, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Whitman County  ·  Washington

👥102Population
💰$27,321Median HH Income▼ 64% below avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$73,600Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊44.4%Unemployment▲ 808% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.5%Other: 19.6%Race
White77.5%
Other19.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
9%
18–24
10%
25–44
16%
45–64
32%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty22.6% ▲ 126% above avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment44.4% ▲ 808% above avg
HS Graduate13 (22%)
Some College14 (23.7%)
Associates17 (28.8%)
Bachelors4 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree11 (18.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 22%Some College: 23.7%Associates: 28.8%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
HS Grad22.0%
Some College23.7%
Associates28.8%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$27,321 ▼ 64% below avg
Median Home Value$73,600 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units56
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
83%
About Malden, WA

Malden is a city in Washington, located in Whitman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 102 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.4 years.

Economically, Malden is a lower-income community. The median household income of $27,321 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 44.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Malden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $73,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Malden is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Malden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99149 102 $27,321 $73,600 44.4% 25.4% 100.0%