| City: | Metaline, Washington |
| County: | Pend Oreille County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:20:48 AM |
| Population: | 177 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 509 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 48.8969, -117.3853 |
| Land Area: | 4.418 sq mi |
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Metaline sits in Washington's remote northeastern corner, about three miles from the Canadian border in Pend Oreille County. This tiny community of 177 people has no street delivery alternatives. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning the post office is the sole mail access point for residents and the surrounding area.
The town maintains 105 PO Boxes for 76 households, a 1.38 adoption rate that shows the post office serves people beyond the immediate community. Rural residents from the surrounding Selkirk Mountains and Pend Oreille River valley rely on Metaline's post office for their mail. General Delivery service is also available for those passing through.
Metaline's character shows in its demographics. The median age is 56.8 years, and households average just 2.3 people. Most residents are older couples or retirees. Of the 76 occupied homes, 67 are owner-occupied (88%), and only 9 are rentals. About 11% of housing units are seasonal or vacation properties.
Nearly all the housing stock predates World War II. Of 98 total housing units, 86 were built before 1939. Street names like Boundary Road, Pend Oreille Street, and Selkirk Street reflect the area's geography. The town sits along Highway 31, which runs north to the border crossing at Metaline Falls. Per capita income is $36,994, and 22% of adults hold bachelor's degrees.
Street names reflect the border location (Boundary Road), local geography (Pend Oreille, Selkirk), and the highway corridor (Highway 31) connecting to Canada.
ZIP Code 99152 has 177 residents and 76 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 56.8 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.2% male and 45.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.0%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 177Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 157Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 40.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $66,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 76Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $232,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.11Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 234 | 211 | 206 | 195 | 206 | 160 | 196 | 135 | 105 | 122 | 148 | 144 | 139 | 157 |
| Decennial Census | 197 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 177 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 56.8
Male Median Age: 60.4
Female Median Age: 55.2
| 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 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 2 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| White: | 170 | 96.59% |
| Black: | 2 | 1.14% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.70% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.57% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 176 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 96 | 54.24% | 60.4 years |
| Females: | 81 | 45.76% | 55.2 years |
| Total: | 177 | 100% | 56.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 151 | 96.18% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 6 | 3.82% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 157 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 157 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $66,250, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $21,944 (49.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,500. Family households earn a median of $114,000 versus $45,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $69,000). By gender, male median income is $60,833 and female is $51,583, which is falls short of the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $9,250 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,306 | $46,450 | $55,000 | $54,861 | $58,750 | $54,706 | $56,406 | $56,944 | $63,750 | $57,188 | $66,250 | $63,750 | $0 | $66,250 |
| Median Family Income | $44,583 | $46,600 | $61,250 | $73,125 | $74,688 | $59,375 | $58,333 | $0 | $55,625 | $57,188 | $58,333 | $97,188 | $98,750 | $114,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,063 | $19,821 | $52,885 | $41,250 | $41,563 | $52,750 | $55,227 | $56,528 | $93,750 | $53,750 | $0 | $44,167 | $41,250 | $45,000 |
| Median Male Income | $35,833 | $30,469 | $52,250 | $55,000 | $0 | $57,188 | $58,750 | $87,500 | $93,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,083 | $60,833 |
| Median Female Income | $87,813 | $72,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,318 | $50,500 | $51,583 |
| Employed: | 69 | 47.92% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 1.39% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 73 | 50.69% |
| Total: | 144 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 21 | 30.43% |
| Service: | 17 | 24.64% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 14.49% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 20.29% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 10.14% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 69 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $232,500, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $12,500 (5.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,600. The median gross rent is $1,038, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $474 (84.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,038. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.14% (41.79% with a mortgage, 58.21% free-and-clear) and renters 23.86% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.19%, which is much higher 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 | $220,000 | $204,500 | $160,600 | $218,200 | $175,000 | $147,500 | $153,600 | $164,300 | $171,900 | $155,000 | $166,700 | $222,900 | $255,000 | $232,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 33.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 10 | 47.62% |
| $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: | 4 | 19.05% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $564 | $563 | $541 | $628 | $635 | $628 | $630 | $658 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $633 | $0 | $1,038 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 28 | 31.82% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 39 | 44.32% |
| Renter Occupied: | 21 | 23.86% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 88 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 88 | 83.81% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 17 | 16.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 105 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 77 | 73.33% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 28 | 26.67% |
| Total Housing Units: | 105 | 100% |
In 2024, 25.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 90.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 46.50%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 11.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 23.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.70 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 college (50.00%). College enrollment is 50.00%, 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: | 12 | 9.68% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 30 | 24.19% |
| Some college, no degree: | 36 | 29.03% |
| Associate's degree: | 15 | 12.10% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 22 | 17.74% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 7.26% |
| Total: | 124 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 112 | 90.32% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 31 | 25.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 73 | 43.20% |
| Public Insurance: | 87 | 51.48% |
| No Insurance: | 9 | 5.33% |
| Total: | 169 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 160 | 94.67% |
| 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% | 6.5% | 11.1% | 29.2% | 25.9% | 23.1% | 14.8% | 23.5% | 11.8% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7 | 38.89% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 11.11% |
| College or graduate school: | 9 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 9 | 50.00% |
ZIP Code 99152 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 4 people with an annual payroll of $180,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 113Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $21,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $180,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 4Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99152 is located in Pend Oreille County, Washington, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Washington's 5th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 99152. It covers 4.418 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.086 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: | 4.418 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.086 sq miSource: 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: | 5345285Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Metaline town; WashingtonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99152 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.