ZIP code 99161
Where is ZIP code 99161?
Palouse, Washington
Whitman County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 99161 belongs to Palouse, Washington in Whitman County. 99161 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 208, 509 and 986. About 1,435 people live in the 99161 area, where the median household income is $87,464. The closest ZIP codes are 83872 (Viola, 6.3 mi southeast), 99130 (Garfield, 6.8 mi northwest) and 83855 (Potlatch, 8.5 mi east).
| ZIP code | 99161 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Palouse |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Whitman County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 208, 509, 986 |
| Coordinates | 46.9076, -117.0855 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 991 |
Population and income in 99161
| Population | 1,435 · lower than 66% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 19 · lower than 72% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.5 years · higher than 53% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 50% |
| Median household income | $87,464 · higher than 52% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,839 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 46% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $302,600 · lower than 79% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $922 a month |
| Housing units | 644 |
| Households | 583 (2.44 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 82% / 19% |
| Land area | 76.75 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99161. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99161
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83872 | Viola, ID | 6.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 99130 | Garfield, WA | 6.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 83855 | Potlatch, ID | 8.5 mi E | Standard |
| 99102 | Albion, WA | 11.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 83857 | Princeton, ID | 12.1 mi E | Standard |
| 99128 | Farmington, WA | 12.2 mi N | Standard |
| 99163 | Pullman, WA | 12.6 mi S | Standard |
| 99104 | Belmont, WA | 12.6 mi N | Standard |
| 83844 | Moscow, ID | 12.8 mi S | Unique |
| 99164 | Pullman, WA | 13 mi S | Unique |
| 83843 | Moscow, ID | 13 mi S | Standard |
| 99111 | Colfax, WA | 13.4 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99161 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99161
123 MAIN ST
PALOUSE WA 99161
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99161-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99161?
- 99161 is a Palouse, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 99161 in?
- ZIP code 99161 is in Whitman County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99161 in?
- 99161 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 99161?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99161 use area codes 208, 509 and 986.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99161?
- About 1,435 people live in ZIP code 99161, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99161?
- The median household income in 99161 is $87,464 a year, higher than 52% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 99161?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99161 are 83872 (Viola, 6.3 miles), 99130 (Garfield, 6.8 miles), 83855 (Potlatch, 8.5 miles) and 99102 (Albion, 11.2 miles).