% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Washington

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

Zip codes in north-central and northeast Washington—particularly in areas around Okanogan, Ferry, and Stevens counties—display some of the highest SNAP participation rates, with several zones exceeding 30-40%, while the Puget Sound metro corridor from Seattle to Bellevue consistently registers among the lowest rates at under 5-10%. A notable cluster of elevated food stamp usage also appears in parts of south-central Washington near the Yakama Reservation and lower Yakima Valley, contrasting sharply with adjacent agricultural zip codes. Rural and tribal areas across the state broadly trend toward higher SNAP dependency, while suburban zip codes ringing major employment centers maintain persistently low participation rates.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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