| City: | Elmer City, Washington |
| County: | Okanogan County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:20:29 AM |
| Population: | 244 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 509 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 48.0003, -118.9531 |
| Land Area: | 0.349 sq mi |
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Elmer City sits at the doorstep of the Colville Indian Reservation in Washington's Okanogan County. Of the 244 residents, 53% are Native American, and the community functions as a gateway between the reservation and the broader region. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery for the entire area.
The post office maintains 179 PO Boxes for 114 households, a 1.57 adoption rate that shows the office serves people beyond Elmer City's borders. Reservation residents and nearby rural communities rely on this location for mail access. Rural carrier routes handle delivery to outlying areas, but the post office remains the primary point of contact for most residents.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 244 |
| Native American | 53% (129 residents) |
| Median Age | 50.9 years |
| Households | 114 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79% |
| Persons per Household | 2.1 |
Median age here is 50.9 years, older than the national average. Homeownership runs high at 79%, with a median home value of $185,200. The population is stable and permanent, with no seasonal vacancy.
Public administration employs the largest share of workers. Many residents commute to jobs with the Colville Confederated Tribes or federal agencies. The median household income of $56,406 sits near the national median, and 14% of workers work from home.
Street names tell a straightforward story. Highway 155 runs through town, connecting Elmer City to Grand Coulee Dam just a few miles south. Local streets like 3rd Avenue, Seaton Avenue, and Front Street form a simple grid. Elmer City Access Road and McGinnis Lake Road reflect the rural setting and nearby geography. The town covers just 0.42 square miles, a compact community where the post office stands as a gathering point.
Highway 155 connects Elmer City to Grand Coulee Dam. Local streets follow a simple numbered grid with roads named for geographic features.
ZIP Code 99124 has 244 residents and 114 households (average 2.14 persons per household). The median age is 50.9 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.4% male and 49.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (52.9%, much higher than the state average of 1.6% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (38.9%, much lower than the state average of 66.6% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (1.6%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 244Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 326Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 699.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $70,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 114Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $201,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.14Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.43Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 343 | 355 | 340 | 317 | 307 | 328 | 323 | 315 | 271 | 277 | 258 | 270 | 296 | 326 |
| Decennial Census | 240 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 244 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.9
Male Median Age: 53.3
Female Median Age: 50.8
| 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 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Female | 4 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 7 | 5 |
| White: | 95 | 40.77% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 2.15% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 129 | 55.36% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.43% |
| Other: | 3 | 1.29% |
| Total: | 233 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 123 | 50.41% | 53.3 years |
| Females: | 121 | 49.59% | 50.8 years |
| Total: | 244 | 100% | 50.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 324 | 99.39% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.61% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.61% |
| Total Population: | 326 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 324 | 99.39% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.61% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $70,000, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $17,875 (34.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,000. Family households earn a median of $86,875 versus $43,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $43,125). By gender, male median income is $66,080 and female is $46,875, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $19,205 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.7%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,125 | $52,031 | $55,694 | $44,583 | $43,438 | $39,821 | $40,809 | $42,578 | $45,000 | $46,875 | $49,821 | $53,036 | $56,406 | $70,000 |
| Median Family Income | $69,375 | $55,000 | $56,250 | $55,000 | $52,500 | $42,917 | $43,750 | $45,000 | $73,750 | $54,271 | $59,821 | $61,389 | $63,906 | $86,875 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $38,607 | $23,750 | $41,250 | $23,125 | $25,179 | $32,083 | $31,875 | $38,750 | $42,857 | $43,646 | $37,250 | $41,528 | $41,364 | $43,750 |
| Median Male Income | $39,679 | $52,303 | $52,059 | $66,667 | $0 | $48,750 | $50,000 | $48,750 | $63,125 | $58,750 | $82,500 | $98,750 | $83,125 | $66,080 |
| Median Female Income | $56,563 | $54,167 | $53,750 | $50,417 | $0 | $35,000 | $31,458 | $30,893 | $31,667 | $33,125 | $28,750 | $33,750 | $40,417 | $46,875 |
| Employed: | 147 | 58.33% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 2.38% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 99 | 39.29% |
| Total: | 252 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 48 | 32.65% |
| Service: | 38 | 25.85% |
| Sales and Office: | 24 | 16.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 30 | 20.41% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 4.76% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 147 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $201,600, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $97,100 (92.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $99,500. The median gross rent is $926, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is down $140 (13.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $195. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.31% (39.18% with a mortgage, 60.82% free-and-clear) and renters 31.69% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.39%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $104,500 | $127,100 | $120,400 | $109,700 | $110,000 | $105,700 | $99,200 | $97,100 | $102,100 | $137,500 | $178,100 | $198,800 | $185,200 | $201,600 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 6.67% |
| $500 to $999: | 37 | 82.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 6.67% |
| $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: | 2 | 4.44% |
| Total: | 45 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,066 | $910 | $883 | $1,007 | $860 | $950 | $1,008 | $888 | $731 | $750 | $767 | $725 | $788 | $926 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 38 | 26.76% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 59 | 41.55% |
| Renter Occupied: | 45 | 31.69% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 142 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 142 | 91.61% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 13 | 8.39% |
| Total Housing Units: | 155 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 96 | 61.94% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 10 | 6.45% |
| Other Units: | 49 | 31.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 155 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 22.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 42.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 52.80%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 14.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 4.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.80 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 elementary (43.24%). College enrollment is 14.86%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.47% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3 | 1.40% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 81 | 37.67% |
| Some college, no degree: | 53 | 24.65% |
| Associate's degree: | 42 | 19.53% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 21 | 9.77% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14 | 6.51% |
| Total: | 215 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 211 | 98.14% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 35 | 16.28% |
| Private Insurance: | 140 | 36.36% |
| Public Insurance: | 172 | 44.68% |
| No Insurance: | 73 | 18.96% |
| Total: | 385 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 312 | 81.04% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.8% | 14.3% | 12.9% | 19.8% | 14.3% | 24.4% | 22.6% | 19.3% | 11.8% | 16.5% | 14.1% | 18.4% | 13.6% | 14.0% |
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: | 10 | 13.51% |
| Kindergarten: | 1 | 1.35% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 32 | 43.24% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 20 | 27.03% |
| College or graduate school: | 11 | 14.86% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 11 | 14.86% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 53 | 71.62% |
ZIP Code 99124 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 217Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99124 is located in Okanogan County, Washington, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Washington's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 99124. It covers 0.349 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.069 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.349 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.069 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 19250.22 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5321485Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Elmer City town; WashingtonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99124 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 March 1, 2026.