| City: | Marcus, Washington |
| County: | Stevens County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:20:47 AM |
| Population: | 215 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 509 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 48.6642, -118.0640 |
| Land Area: | 0.183 sq mi |
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Marcus is a small community of 215 residents in northeast Washington's Stevens County. The town sits in a compact 0.22 square mile area, where street names like Cider Street, Winesap Street, and Northern Spy Street honor its agricultural heritage. These names reference classic apple varieties, hinting at the area's connection to orchards and farming.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the service area. The Marcus post office maintains 82 PO Boxes for 80 local households, with an adoption rate of 1.025 that shows limited regional reach beyond the immediate community. Mail arrives through a combination of one city carrier route and one rural route, though all residents use PO Boxes.
Marcus is a working-class community with a median household income of $46,250. The workforce leans heavily toward transportation and warehousing (44 workers), likely tied to Highway 25 N that runs through the area. With a median age of 43.9 years and 80% homeownership, it's a stable, established community. Nearly all residents (99.5%) were born in the United States.
Housing stock is older here. Of the 86 total housing units, 90 were built before 1939. Median home values sit at $159,500, and median rent is $925. The community has minimal vacancy (only 6 vacant units, with just 1 for seasonal use), indicating this is a year-round residential area, not a vacation destination.
Apple variety street names (Cider, Winesap, Northern Spy) reflect agricultural heritage.
ZIP Code 99151 has 215 residents and 80 households (average 2.69 persons per household). The median age is 43.9 years, older than the state (38.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (87.0%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 215Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 242Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,174.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $55,489Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 80Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $169,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.69Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.36Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 123 | 134 | 155 | 153 | 145 | 132 | 134 | 132 | 102 | 176 | 158 | 182 | 206 | 242 |
| Decennial Census | 164 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 215 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.9
Male Median Age: 45.5
Female Median Age: 39.8
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| Female | 0 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
| White: | 187 | 87.79% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 13 | 6.10% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.47% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 2.35% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 3.29% |
| Total: | 213 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 108 | 50.23% | 45.5 years |
| Females: | 107 | 49.77% | 39.8 years |
| Total: | 215 | 100% | 43.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 238 | 98.35% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.83% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.83% |
| Total Population: | 242 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 240 | 99.17% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.83% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $55,489, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $25,489 (85.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,551. Family households earn a median of $55,815 versus $39,583 for nonfamily households (a difference of $16,232). By gender, male median income is $52,500 and female is $36,875, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $15,625 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 31.6%, which is much lower than 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 Sales (30.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,000 | $37,750 | $31,250 | $30,625 | $34,583 | $36,250 | $27,083 | $31,250 | $30,938 | $41,058 | $35,000 | $48,125 | $46,250 | $55,489 |
| Median Family Income | $40,000 | $39,167 | $40,625 | $33,750 | $38,125 | $33,125 | $27,500 | $35,000 | $40,089 | $41,731 | $47,880 | $50,500 | $52,917 | $55,815 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,250 | $29,063 | $27,813 | $29,688 | $30,833 | $43,036 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,208 | $25,000 | $39,583 |
| Median Male Income | $28,333 | $29,375 | $39,583 | $38,438 | $0 | $56,250 | $0 | $23,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $52,500 |
| Median Female Income | $28,750 | $28,125 | $31,250 | $19,688 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $31,250 | $33,750 | $36,875 |
| Employed: | 66 | 31.58% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 143 | 68.42% |
| Total: | 209 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 8 | 12.12% |
| Service: | 8 | 12.12% |
| Sales and Office: | 20 | 30.30% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 16 | 24.24% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 14 | 21.21% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 66 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $169,400, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $70,800 (71.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,500. The median gross rent is $975, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $175 (21.88%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $975. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.13% (36.36% with a mortgage, 63.64% free-and-clear) and renters 12.87% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.72%, which is considerably lower than 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 | $98,600 | $128,100 | $126,300 | $125,000 | $128,500 | $126,300 | $105,400 | $128,600 | $129,900 | $133,100 | $128,800 | $158,200 | $159,500 | $169,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 53.85% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 30.77% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2 | 15.38% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,042 | $850 | $925 | $975 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 32 | 31.68% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 56 | 55.45% |
| Renter Occupied: | 13 | 12.87% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 101 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 101 | 95.28% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 5 | 4.72% |
| Total Housing Units: | 106 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 95 | 89.62% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 10.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 106 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.40% 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 85.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 42.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 70.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 13.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 10.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.70 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 (29.73%). College enrollment is 21.62%, 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: | 13 | 7.34% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 7.34% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 86 | 48.59% |
| Some college, no degree: | 37 | 20.90% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 3.39% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 17 | 9.60% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 2.82% |
| Total: | 177 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 151 | 85.31% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 22 | 12.43% |
| Private Insurance: | 103 | 34.56% |
| Public Insurance: | 171 | 57.38% |
| No Insurance: | 24 | 8.05% |
| Total: | 298 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 274 | 91.95% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.9% | 11.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 15.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.5% | 5.7% | 17.9% | 16.7% | 13.3% |
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: | 6 | 16.22% |
| Kindergarten: | 1 | 2.70% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 11 | 29.73% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 29.73% |
| College or graduate school: | 8 | 21.62% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 7 | 18.92% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 23 | 62.16% |
ZIP Code 99151 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: | 84Source: 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 99151 is located in Stevens 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 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 99151. It covers 0.183 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: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.183 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: | 5343395Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Marcus town; WashingtonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99151 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.