City

Moses Lake, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Washington

👥47,399Population
💰$70,732Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$290,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.1%Hispanic: 33.1%Black: 1.8%Asian: 1.4%Other: 4.9%Race
White58.1%
Hispanic33.1%
Black1.8%
Asian1.4%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma677 (2.5%)
HS Graduate7,370 (26.8%)
Some College4,665 (17%)
Associates5,370 (19.6%)
Bachelors3,323 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree6,047 (22%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 17%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College17.0%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.3%Renter: 33.8%Tenure
Owner66.3%
Renter33.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,732 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$290,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,128/mo
Total Housing Units18,651
Vacant Units1,147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Moses Lake, WA

Moses Lake is a city in Washington, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 47,399 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Moses Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,732 is near the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Moses Lake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $290,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,128 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moses Lake is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (58.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Moses Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98837 47,399 $70,732 $290,000 $1,128 7.4% 34.1% 66.3%