Valley, Washington

Valley, Washington
Unincorporated community and census-designated place
Valley, Washington is located in Washington (state)
Valley, Washington
Valley, Washington
Location within Washington (state)
Coordinates: 48°10′22″N 117°43′28″W / 48.17278°N 117.72444°W / 48.17278; -117.72444
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyStevens
Elevation
[1]
1,690 ft (520 m)
Population
 (2009)
 • Total
1,915
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
99181
Area code509
GNIS feature ID2586750[1]

Valley is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Stevens County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census, Valley had a population of 149.[2]

The town of Valley was named by Daniel C. Corbin. Mr. Corbin named the town Valley, because it is at the entrance to the Colville Valley.[3] The Spokane Falls and Northern Railway was connected to Valley in 1889. D. C.Corbin set up a small building for a depot.[4]

Most inhabitants of the area were across the valley to the west of the river near the Fort Walla Walla Fort Colville Military Road. Few came to the east side, where current Valley is located, due to the swampy areas around the river. The oldest home in Valley was built in 1885 by the Jarvis family.[4] John C. Jarvis was the first postmaster of Valley from December 1889 to November 1893.[5]

George Kulzer came to Valley in 1889 and built a store, Kulzer and Son. In 1908, fire destroyed the store, saloon, and livery stable. The store was rebuilt and continues to stand today. George Kulzer built a corduroy road across the valley towards Waitts Lake.[4]

Valley was first platted 29 July 1891.[6] In the early days, Valley had its own bank, electric generator plant, phone company, water company and feed mill, two hotels, a drug store and blacksmith shop.[4]

Valley is located on Washington State Route 231 8.5 miles (13.7 km) north of Springdale. Valley has a post office with ZIP code 99181.[7]

Valley has an annual fair, the second Saturday of August. The emphasis is on creating an "old fashioned family atmosphere," and encouraging children and youth to learn and practice traditional craft, baking, and preservation skills.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010146—
20201492.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
2000[9] 2010[10]

Valley first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[10]

Racial and ethnic composition

Valley CDP, Washington – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010[11] Pop 2020[12] % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 120 122 82.19% 81.88%
Black or African American alone (NH) 4 0 2.74% 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 9 6 6.16% 4.03%
Asian alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 2 0.00% 1.34%
Other race alone (NH) 0 4 0.00% 2.68%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 11 4 7.53% 2.68%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2 11 1.37% 7.38%
Total 146 149 100.00% 100.00%

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Valley, Washington
  2. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Valley". Tacoma Public Library Online Digital Collections. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Valley Historical Society, PO BOX 362 VALLEY, WA 99181
  5. ↑ FamilySearch.com Washington State Postmaster Indexes, Prior to 1965, Stevens County, page 196
  6. ↑ Stevens County Auditor's Office Plat Map
  7. ↑ "Search Results for ZIP code 99181". www.zipinfo.com. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ↑ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  10. 1 2 "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 24, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  11. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Valley CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
  12. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Valley CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
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