City

Nespelem, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Okanogan County  ·  Washington

👥996Population
💰$44,000Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$136,500Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊12.8%Unemployment▲ 161% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.4%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.3%Other: 1.8%Race
White8.4%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.3%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty29.3% ▲ 193% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment12.8% ▲ 161% above avg
HS Graduate202 (32.3%)
Some College131 (20.9%)
Associates122 (19.5%)
Bachelors108 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree63 (10.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 10.1%Edu
HS Grad32.3%
Some College20.9%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate10.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,000 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$136,500 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$390/mo
Total Housing Units431
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Nespelem, WA

Nespelem is a city in Washington, located in Okanogan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 996 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Nespelem is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,000 is below the national average. Approximately 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Nespelem is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $390 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nespelem is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 8.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Nespelem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99155 996 $44,000 $136,500 $390 12.8% 27.3% 66.6%