City

Steptoe, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Whitman County  ·  Washington

👥70Population
💰$48,929Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$225,000Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Other: 7.1%Race
White92.9%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
25–44
27%
45–64
36%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (5.7%)
HS Graduate10 (18.9%)
Some College6 (11.3%)
Associates16 (30.2%)
Bachelors7 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree11 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 5.7%HS Grad: 18.9%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 30.2%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS5.7%
HS Grad18.9%
Some College11.3%
Associates30.2%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
40%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,929 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$225,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units38
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
54%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
38%
2000+
54%
About Steptoe, WA

Steptoe is a city in Washington, located in Whitman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 70 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Steptoe is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,929 is below the national average. Approximately 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Steptoe is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Steptoe is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Steptoe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99174 70 $48,929 $225,000 0.0% 34.0% 71.4%