| City: | Waverly, Washington |
| County: | Spokane County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:20:14 AM |
| Population: | 121 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 509 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.3322, -117.2410 |
| Land Area: | 0.409 sq mi |
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Waverly sits about 20 miles south of Spokane in eastern Washington's farming country. Just 121 people live here, spread across 54 households. The town occupies barely half a square mile, but its post office serves as a designated PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available in this area.
The post office maintains 64 PO Boxes for those 54 local households. That's an adoption rate of 1.19, indicating the facility serves a few people beyond Waverly's immediate boundaries. Rural carriers operate two routes out of this office, delivering to surrounding farmland along roads like S Palouse Hwy and E Waverly Rd.
Waverly's street grid tells the story of a classic small town. N Main St and N Commercial St form the core, with numbered streets (1st through 4th) crossing east-west. N Elm St and N Mill St reference the town's agricultural roots. The median home value of $191,700 and median household income of $65,703 are modest by regional standards.
Most housing here consists of mobile homes. Of 55 total units, 43 are mobile or manufactured homes. Homeownership runs high at 80% (43 of 54 occupied units). The median age of 47.5 years skews older than the national average, and 26% of workers work from home. Everyone living here was born in the United States.
Classic small-town street grid with Main and Commercial as the core, numbered cross-streets, and tree/mill names reflecting agricultural heritage.
ZIP Code 99039 has 121 residents and 54 households (average 2.24 persons per household). The median age is 47.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.2% male and 43.8% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.1%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 121Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 166Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 295.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $65,909Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 54Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $225,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.24Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.08Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 74 | 78 | 95 | 100 | 85 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 135 | 181 | 171 | 163 | 166 |
| Decennial Census | 87 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 121 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.5
Male Median Age: 39
Female Median Age: 53.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 109 | 93.16% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.85% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 2.56% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 2.56% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.85% |
| Total: | 117 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 68 | 56.20% | 39.0 years |
| Females: | 53 | 43.80% | 53.5 years |
| Total: | 121 | 100% | 47.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 159 | 95.78% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7 | 4.22% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 4.22% |
| Total Population: | 166 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 159 | 95.78% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7 | 4.22% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $65,909, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $5,596 (9.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,409. Family households earn a median of $67,125 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $67,125). By gender, male median income is $61,875 and female is $32,083, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $29,792 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 61.1%, which is slightly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (36.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,313 | $49,531 | $49,219 | $49,000 | $46,250 | $37,083 | $52,679 | $43,438 | $42,500 | $55,769 | $57,583 | $62,955 | $65,703 | $65,909 |
| Median Family Income | $47,292 | $48,750 | $48,438 | $38,750 | $37,019 | $37,083 | $61,250 | $50,000 | $49,750 | $0 | $58,523 | $63,636 | $66,146 | $67,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $61,719 | $61,563 | $62,083 | $63,333 | $42,188 | $31,458 | $35,000 | $38,750 | $33,438 | $33,750 | $43,750 | $46,250 | $56,250 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $46,250 | $45,625 | $45,313 | $43,750 | $41,250 | $36,750 | $48,125 | $36,667 | $36,875 | $53,500 | $58,125 | $65,250 | $67,917 | $61,875 |
| Median Female Income | $20,250 | $21,458 | $21,786 | $29,375 | $24,583 | $26,250 | $23,333 | $17,250 | $26,250 | $26,750 | $26,538 | $29,904 | $31,000 | $32,083 |
| Employed: | 96 | 61.15% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 61 | 38.85% |
| Total: | 157 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 10 | 10.42% |
| Service: | 23 | 23.96% |
| Sales and Office: | 20 | 20.83% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 35 | 36.46% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 8.33% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 96 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $225,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $113,400 (101.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $122,900. The median gross rent is $1,000, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $475. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.67% (52.73% with a mortgage, 47.27% free-and-clear) and renters 8.33% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $111,600 | $114,200 | $119,200 | $111,200 | $112,500 | $122,500 | $103,600 | $88,300 | $102,100 | $117,600 | $115,800 | $0 | $191,700 | $225,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 40.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 40.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 1 | 20.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $470 | $525 | $0 | $545 | $850 | $925 | $1,000 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 29 | 48.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 26 | 43.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 8.33% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 60 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 60 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 60 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 11 | 18.33% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1 | 1.67% |
| Other Units: | 48 | 80.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 60 | 100% |
In 2024, 22.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 5.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.90 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (48.48%). College enrollment is 48.48%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 1.77% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 39 | 34.51% |
| Some college, no degree: | 44 | 38.94% |
| Associate's degree: | 3 | 2.65% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9 | 7.96% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 16 | 14.16% |
| Total: | 113 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 111 | 98.23% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 25 | 22.12% |
| Private Insurance: | 132 | 72.13% |
| Public Insurance: | 43 | 23.50% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 4.37% |
| Total: | 183 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 175 | 95.63% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.1% | 16.3% | 14.3% | 5.9% | 4.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 2 | 6.06% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1 | 3.03% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 42.42% |
| College or graduate school: | 16 | 48.48% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2 | 6.06% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 17 | 51.52% |
ZIP Code 99039 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 14 people with an annual payroll of $1,239,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3,170Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $202,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,239,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 14Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99039 is located in Spokane County, Washington, within the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44060) and Washington's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 471,221 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 99039. It covers 0.409 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 44060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 471,221Source: Census |
| MSA: | Spokane, WA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.409 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 15473.13 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5376720Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Waverly town; WashingtonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99039 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.