City

Saint John, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Whitman County  ·  Washington

👥991Population
💰$61,500Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂51.6Median Age
🏠$210,200Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 5.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3%Race
White90.8%
Hispanic0.7%
Black5.2%
Asian0.3%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma18 (2.4%)
HS Graduate214 (28.1%)
Some College69 (9.1%)
Associates154 (20.2%)
Bachelors80 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree226 (29.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 29.7%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College9.1%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate29.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,500 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$210,200 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$893/mo
Total Housing Units488
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Saint John, WA

Saint John is a city in Washington, located in Whitman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 991 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.6 years.

Economically, Saint John is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,500 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Saint John is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $893 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint John is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint John
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99171 991 $61,500 $210,200 $893 5.1% 40.2% 76.6%