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Ferry County, WA
15 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Ferry County, Washington.
Population
7,387
Land area
2,203sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Ferry County
Ferry County at a glance
- Ferry County is 97% less dense than Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,614, 43% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $283,400 (50% below Washington) and median rent is $663 a month.
- Its largest cities are Republic (984), Curlew Lake (533) and Inchelium (455).
Local data for Ferry County, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ferry County, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,614
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$283,400
Prices -17.8% in a year
Median rent
$663/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
52.9
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,195), Irish Americans (855), Norwegian Americans (334).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,216
1,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,456
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.3M
FY 2026, $9,104 per person
PPP loans
$8.1M
139 loans, 1,035 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$53.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ferry County, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.7%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked8.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home14.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ferry County, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
357
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
18.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ferry County, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ferry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ferry County, WA?
- Republic is the largest city or town in Ferry County, with about 984 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ferry County?
- Ferry County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 99118, 99121, 99138, 99140, 99141.
- What is the population of Ferry County, WA?
- About 7,387 people live in Ferry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ferry County?
- Ferry County borders Stevens County, Okanogan County, Lincoln County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023