City

Thornton, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Whitman County  ·  Washington

👥132Population
💰$81,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂58.9Median Age
🏠$258,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓58.6%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Other: 1.5%Race
White98.5%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
5%
18–24
7%
25–44
8%
45–64
48%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.86
College Grads58.6% ▲ 51% above avg
HS Graduate26 (22.4%)
Some College8 (6.9%)
Associates14 (12.1%)
Bachelors54 (46.6%)
Graduate Degree14 (12.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.4%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 46.6%Graduate: 12.1%Edu
HS Grad22.4%
Some College6.9%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors46.6%
Graduate12.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$258,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units101
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
23%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
20%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
8%
2000+
65%
About Thornton, WA

Thornton is a city in Washington, located in Whitman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 132 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.9 years.

Economically, Thornton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,250 is near the national average.

The real estate market in Thornton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $258,300, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thornton is well-educated. 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thornton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99176 132 $81,250 $258,300 0.0% 58.6% 88.7%