Checked
Garfield County, WA
2 cities and towns and 1 ZIP code in Garfield County, Washington.
Population
2,353
Land area
711sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Garfield County
Garfield County at a glance
- Garfield County is 97% less dense than Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,884 a year, 34% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,200 (58% below Washington) and median rent is $791 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Pomeroy (1,354) and Pataha (71).
Local data for Garfield County, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garfield County, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,884
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$239,200
Prices +5.7% in a year
Median rent
$791/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
31.8%
Median age
47.8
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (407), Irish Americans (267), Mexican Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,310
640 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,298
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26.66M
FY 2026, $11,662 per person
PPP loans
$2.76M
54 loans, 291 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$15.79K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Garfield County, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.2%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garfield County, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
182
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
13
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 27°F
17.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garfield County, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Garfield County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Garfield County, WA?
- Pomeroy is the largest city or town in Garfield County, with about 1,354 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Garfield County?
- Garfield County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 99347.
- What is the population of Garfield County, WA?
- About 2,353 people live in Garfield County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Garfield County?
- Garfield County borders Whitman County, Asotin County, Wallowa County, OR, Columbia County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023