| City: | Wallula, Washington |
| County: | Walla Walla County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:21:48 AM |
| Population: | 169 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 509 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.0694, -118.9060 |
| Land Area: | 30.875 sq mi |
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Wallula sits at the confluence of the Columbia and Walla Walla Rivers in southeastern Washington. It's a small community of 169 people, but the employment figure tells a different story. Local businesses employ 2,101 workers, more than 12 times the residential population. This industrial footprint explains why the area functions as a job center rather than a bedroom community.
The Wallula post office maintains 73 PO Boxes for 65 households. With a PO Box adoption rate of 112%, nearly everyone in town relies on a box. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative delivery option available. Even though two rural carrier routes serve the area, the post office remains the primary mail access point for residents.
Wallula's housing stock tells the story of a place that hasn't changed much. Of the 71 total housing units, 66 were built before 1939. That's 93% of the housing predating World War II, making this one of the older settlement patterns in the region. About 20% of homes are mobile units, likely additions from later decades.
Street names connect to the landscape: Columbia Way references the nearby river, and W Highway 12 marks the main transportation corridor through town. Median household income sits at $62,857, and the typical home is valued around $207,100. Most residents (86%) own their homes rather than rent. The median age of 42.1 years suggests a working-age community, not a retirement destination.
Street names reference the Columbia River and Highway 12, the main transportation corridor through town.
ZIP Code 99363 has 169 residents and 65 households (average 2.60 persons per household). The median age is 42.1 years, older than the state (38.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (58.0%, much lower than the state average of 66.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (42.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.0%, 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: | 169Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 145Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 65Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $253,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.60Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.66Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 22 | 0 | 20 | 21 | 302 | 394 | 329 | 370 | 350 | 157 | 46 | 96 | 127 | 145 |
| Decennial Census | 216 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 169 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.1
Male Median Age: 38.3
Female Median Age: 45
| 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 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Female | 9 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 5 | 17 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| White: | 98 | 46.23% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.94% |
| Hispanic:* | 71 | 33.49% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.47% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 40 | 18.87% |
| Total: | 212 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 85 | 50.30% | 38.3 years |
| Females: | 84 | 49.70% | 45.0 years |
| Total: | 169 | 100% | 42.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 145 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 145 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 145 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,011. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 76.8%, which is markedly above 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 (65.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,955 | $0 | $38,125 | $38,011 | $0 | $46,250 | $60,278 | $62,857 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,955 | $0 | $0 | $28,875 | $19,271 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,375 | $46,250 | $51,563 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 43 | 76.79% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 13 | 23.21% |
| Total: | 56 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 15 | 34.88% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 28 | 65.12% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 43 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $253,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $192,500 | $137,500 | $137,500 | $227,800 | $207,100 | $253,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 19 | 67.86% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 9 | 32.14% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 28 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 28 | 53.85% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 24 | 46.15% |
| Total Housing Units: | 52 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 13 | 25.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 24 | 46.15% |
| Other Units: | 15 | 28.85% |
| Total Housing Units: | 52 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 29.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 70.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 70.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.90 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 elementary (100.00%). 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 56 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 56 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 56 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 102 | 70.34% |
| No Insurance: | 43 | 29.66% |
| Total: | 145 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 102 | 70.34% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 60.7% | 80.0% | 73.4% | 86.2% | 73.9% | 70.6% | 0.0% | 61.9% | 70.0% | 100.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 21 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 21 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 99363 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 17 business establishments, employing about 2,214 people with an annual payroll of $160,864,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,478Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 17Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $38,756,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $160,864,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,214Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99363 is located in Walla Walla County, Washington, within the Walla Walla, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47460) and Washington's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 58,781 people, about 0.29% of whom live in ZIP Code 99363. It covers 30.875 sq mi of land and a water area of 10.609 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Walla Walla, WASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 47460Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 58,781Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 30.875 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 10.609 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: | 5375985Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wallula CDP; WashingtonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99363 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.