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Malden, WA
Town in Whitman County, Washington. ZIP codes: 99149.
Population
100
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
150
ZIP codes
1
Malden and its ZIP codes
Malden at a glance
- Malden is 27% denser than Washington as a whole.
Local data for Malden, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whitman County. PPP loans are for Malden.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,510
18,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,136
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$454M
FY 2026, $9,456 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Malden, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
339
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
41
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Malden, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Malden
1 in or overlapping Malden. Population shown
Cities near Malden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RosaliaTown | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| St. JohnTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| OakesdaleTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| WaverlyTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| SpangleCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| LatahTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| SteptoeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| FairfieldTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| CheneyCity | 19 mi | 4.3 |
| TekoaCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| LamontTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| GarfieldTown | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| FarmingtonTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| RockfordTown | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| EndicottTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| ColfaxCity | 23 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Malden, WA in?
- Malden is in Whitman County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Malden, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Malden include 99149.
- What is the population of Malden, WA?
- About 100 people live in Malden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Malden?
- Nearby places include Rosalia (5.1 mi), St. John (11 mi), Oakesdale (13 mi), Waverly (14 mi), Spangle (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023