City

Palouse, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Whitman County  ·  Washington

👥1,478Population
💰$90,750Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$285,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓59.6%College Grads▲ 54% above avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Hispanic: 4.6%Asian: 1.6%Other: 3.7%Race
White83.8%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian1.6%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 75% below avg
College Grads59.6% ▲ 54% above avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
HS Graduate162 (16.7%)
Some College81 (8.4%)
Associates148 (15.3%)
Bachelors150 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree427 (44.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.7%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 44.1%Edu
HS Grad16.7%
Some College8.4%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate44.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,750 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$285,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units651
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
69%
About Palouse, WA

Palouse is a city in Washington, located in Whitman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,478 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Palouse is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,750 is above the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Palouse is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $285,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palouse is well-educated. 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.76%).

Palouse, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Palouse
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99161 1,478 $90,750 $285,800 $933 1.1% 59.6% 83.1%