City

Metaline Falls, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pend Oreille County  ·  Washington

👥428Population
💰$43,750Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂58.2Median Age
🏠$267,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.1%Hispanic: 9.1%Asian: 5.6%Other: 11.5%Race
White73.1%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian5.6%
Other11.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
1%
25–44
11%
45–64
40%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.82
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
HS Graduate87 (24.6%)
Some College60 (17%)
Associates127 (36%)
Bachelors26 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree53 (15%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 17%Associates: 36%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 15%Edu
HS Grad24.6%
Some College17.0%
Associates36.0%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.4%Renter: 41.6%Tenure
Owner58.4%
Renter41.6%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
40%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,750 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$267,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$673/mo
Total Housing Units365
Vacant Units132

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Metaline Falls, WA

Metaline Falls is a city in Washington, located in Pend Oreille County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 428 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.2 years.

Economically, Metaline Falls is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,750 is below the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Metaline Falls is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $267,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $673 per month.

The population of Metaline Falls is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Metaline Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99153 428 $43,750 $267,200 $673 8.4% 22.4% 58.4%