Pullman

City in Whitman County, Washington

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Pullman is a city in Whitman County, Washington, with 32,901 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,352 ft (717 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Albion, 5.6 miles NW.

About Pullman

Pullman is the most populous city in Whitman County, located in southeastern Washington within the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. The population was 32,901 at the 2020 census, and estimated to be 33,543 in 2024. Originally founded as Three Forks, the city was renamed after industrialist George Pullman in 1881.

Pullman is noted as a fertile agricultural area known for its many miles of rolling hills and the production of wheat and legumes. It is home to Washington State University, a public research land-grant university, and the international headquarters of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories. Pullman is eight miles (13 km) from Moscow, Idaho, home to the University of Idaho, and is served by the Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport.

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Living in Pullman

Median household income
$46,812
Median home value
$424,800
Median rent
$1,062/mo
Median age
23.2
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Pullman, WA population

Pullman had 32,901 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census32,901
Density2,958 per sq mi (1,142 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Pullman at a glance

StateWashington (WA)
CountyWhitman County
TypeCity
Population32,901 (2020)
Land area11.12 sq mi (28.8 km²)
Elevation2,352 ft (717 m)
Coordinates46.7331° N, 117.1683° W
ZIP code99163
Official websitepullman-wa.gov
Census code (GEOID)5356625

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Pullman

What county is Pullman in?

Pullman is in Whitman County, Washington.

What is the population of Pullman, WA?

32,901 people lived in Pullman at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Pullman, WA?

The ZIP code of Pullman is 99163.

What is the elevation of Pullman?

2,352 feet (717 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Pullman?

Albion (5.6 mi), Moscow (8.0 mi), Viola (10.2 mi), Colton (11.6 mi), Palouse (13.0 mi).

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