The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99111 sells for about $309,499, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 99111 — Colfax
The 99111 housing market is currently stable, characterized by low inventory and modest price adjustments. Demand remains consistent among local buyers, though the market lacks the rapid appreciation seen in larger neighboring cities. Current conditions favor a balanced environment for long-term residents.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local professionals seeking a quiet, small-town environment with a lower cost of living compared to larger regional hubs.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 11.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 99111, Whitman County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Colfax are generally low and stable, consistently ranking below state and national averages for property and violent crime.
The area is served by the Colfax School District, which maintains a solid reputation for academic performance and small class sizes relative to regional peers.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk during summer months and occasional winter storm impacts, though flood risk is largely confined to the Palouse River corridor.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural services, local government, and proximity to the educational and research hubs in nearby Pullman.
Property taxes are assessed by Whitman County based on local millage rates that include school district, county, and municipal levies; no state income tax applies.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents often traveling to Pullman or Moscow for employment via US-195.
The area features access to the Palouse River, local parks like Schmuck Park, and proximity to regional outdoor activities including hiking and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workers and students, with limited new supply keeping vacancy rates relatively low.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, regional government administration, and educational support services linked to the nearby university.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use; public transit options are limited, relying on regional bus connections.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing agricultural infrastructure.
The Whitman County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Colfax School District, Whitman County, and local fire/emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional wildfire and winter weather risk profiles.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Martin Stadium4.715.6 mi
- Beasley Coliseum4.615.6 mi
- Klemgard County Park4.86.9 mi
- Schmuck Park4.54.7 mi
- St. Ignatius Hospital4.63.7 mi
- Lower Granite Dam Fish Ladder Visitor Center4.713.6 mi
- Palouse Discovery Science Center4.514.7 mi
- Klemgard County Park4.86.9 mi
- Schmuck Park4.54.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community park with recreational facilities.
Provides local fishing and scenic outdoor access.
Local nine-hole course serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.