City

Ritzville, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Washington

👥2,637Population
💰$66,161Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$210,700Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.3%Hispanic: 10%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.9%Other: 9.2%Race
White77.3%
Hispanic10.0%
Black1.4%
Asian1.9%
Other9.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.6%)
HS Graduate362 (23.1%)
Some College263 (16.8%)
Associates377 (24.1%)
Bachelors176 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree379 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 23.1%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 24.1%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad23.1%
Some College16.8%
Associates24.1%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,161 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$210,700 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$859/mo
Total Housing Units1,206
Vacant Units158

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Ritzville, WA

Ritzville is a city in Washington, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,637 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Ritzville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,161 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ritzville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $859 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ritzville is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ritzville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99169 2,637 $66,161 $210,700 $859 2.4% 35.4% 77.5%