| City: | Paterson, Washington |
| County: | Benton County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:21:37 AM |
| Population: | 159 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 509 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.9427, -119.6621 |
| Land Area: | 126.361 sq mi |
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Paterson sits along the Columbia River in southeastern Washington, where State Route 14 runs through Benton County. With just 159 residents and 40 households spread across 75 square miles, this is a tiny community with outsized economic activity. Local businesses employ 573 workers, more than three times the population.
This ZIP is classified as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative to post office mail delivery anywhere in the territory. The Paterson post office maintains 19 PO Boxes for its 40 households. About 47% of homes use a PO Box, while the remainder receive mail via two rural carrier routes that cover the surrounding area.
Transportation and warehousing dominate the local economy. Of the workers here, 80 work in transportation-related jobs, likely connected to the Columbia River corridor's freight and logistics operations. Another 42 workers are in accommodation and food services. Nearly a quarter of residents (24.4%) work from home.
Housing tells an interesting story. Of 48 total housing units, 40 are mobile homes. That's 83% of all housing stock. Median home values run $422,200, while median household income reaches $111,250. The population skews young for a rural area, with a median age of 32.1 years. Owner-occupied homes account for 80% of occupied units.
Street names reflect the highway corridor location along SR 14 and rural character with county road designations.
ZIP Code 99345 has 159 residents and 40 households (average 3.98 persons per household). The median age is 32.1 years, younger than the state (38.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.2% male and 52.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (60.4%) and White (39.0%, much lower than the state average of 66.6% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.4%, which is much higher than the state average (13.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (6.7%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 159Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 162Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $102,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 40Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $415,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.98Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.87Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 273 | 281 | 202 | 192 | 202 | 170 | 140 | 146 | 133 | 180 | 140 | 164 | 169 | 162 |
| Decennial Census | 213 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 159 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.1
Male Median Age: 30.8
Female Median Age: 33
| 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 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 62 | 29.38% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 96 | 45.50% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.95% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 51 | 24.17% |
| Total: | 211 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 75 | 47.17% | 30.8 years |
| Females: | 84 | 52.83% | 33.0 years |
| Total: | 159 | 100% | 32.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 141 | 87.04% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 8 | 4.94% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 13 | 12.96% |
| Total Population: | 162 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 141 | 87.04% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 21 | 12.96% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $102,500, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $60,000 (141.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $102,500. Family households earn a median of $170,109 versus $2,499 for nonfamily households (a difference of $167,610). By gender, male median income is $112,880 and female is $57,829, which is higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $55,051 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.9%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (59.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,500 | $43,750 | $46,563 | $55,139 | $66,250 | $56,071 | $56,875 | $61,875 | $0 | $92,500 | $111,250 | $117,813 | $111,250 | $102,500 |
| Median Family Income | $37,361 | $37,308 | $50,625 | $55,833 | $75,000 | $57,054 | $59,750 | $80,417 | $85,000 | $110,000 | $147,865 | $160,208 | $165,054 | $170,109 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $102,750 | $103,000 | $45,938 | $45,938 | $0 | $39,063 | $39,063 | $0 | $43,750 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Median Male Income | $36,250 | $37,000 | $38,333 | $39,688 | $45,625 | $40,000 | $49,375 | $50,625 | $54,583 | $64,583 | $97,552 | $105,313 | $110,109 | $112,880 |
| Median Female Income | $30,833 | $30,156 | $30,313 | $38,750 | $46,458 | $48,333 | $46,875 | $42,188 | $42,750 | $48,239 | $51,063 | $53,472 | $55,855 | $57,829 |
| Employed: | 84 | 63.64% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 2.27% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 45 | 34.09% |
| Total: | 132 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 50 | 59.52% |
| Service: | 6 | 7.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 7.14% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 2.38% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 20 | 23.81% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 84 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $415,500, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $318,300 (327.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $169,700. The median gross rent is $488, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $263 (116.89%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $325. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.06% (71.43% with a mortgage, 28.57% free-and-clear) and renters 31.94% - 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 | $97,200 | $95,800 | $88,800 | $95,000 | $278,600 | $264,300 | $225,000 | $307,100 | $245,800 | $321,200 | $331,500 | $348,000 | $422,200 | $415,500 |
| Less than $500: | 15 | 65.22% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 21.74% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1 | 4.35% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 2 | 8.70% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $225 | $204 | $211 | $380 | $367 | $392 | $625 | $675 | $813 | $688 | $0 | $446 | $441 | $488 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 35 | 48.61% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 14 | 19.44% |
| Renter Occupied: | 23 | 31.94% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 72 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 72 | 93.51% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 5 | 6.49% |
| Total Housing Units: | 77 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 34 | 44.16% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 43 | 55.84% |
| Total Housing Units: | 77 | 100% |
In 2024, 26.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 78.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 23.90 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (88.89%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 20 | 19.05% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3 | 2.86% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 32 | 30.48% |
| Some college, no degree: | 22 | 20.95% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 2.86% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 25 | 23.81% |
| Total: | 105 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 82 | 78.10% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 28 | 26.67% |
| Private Insurance: | 107 | 62.21% |
| Public Insurance: | 50 | 29.07% |
| No Insurance: | 15 | 8.72% |
| Total: | 172 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 157 | 91.28% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 23.9% | 17.6% | 13.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 1 | 3.70% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2 | 7.41% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 24 | 88.89% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 3.70% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 26 | 96.30% |
ZIP Code 99345 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 574 people with an annual payroll of $41,042,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,539Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $6,843,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $41,042,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 574Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99345 is located in Benton County, Washington, within the Kennewick-Richland, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28420) and Washington's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 253,340 people, about 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 99345. It covers 126.361 sq mi of land and a water area of 22.072 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Kennewick-Richland, WASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 28420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 253,340Source: Census |
| MSA: | Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 126.361 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 22.072 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 99345 is in the Paterson School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.