Clarkston, Washington

Clarkston, Washington
View of Clarkston from the southwest
View of Clarkston from the southwest
Location of Clarkston, Washington
Location of Clarkston, Washington
Coordinates: 46°24′49″N 117°2′55″W / 46.41361°N 117.04861°W / 46.41361; -117.04861
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyAsotin
Named forWilliam Clark
Government
 • TypeMayor–council[1]
 • MayorMonika Lawrence[2]
Area
 • Total
2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2)
 • Land2.06 sq mi (5.32 km2)
 • Water0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
Elevation
807 ft (246 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,161
 • Density3,200/sq mi (1,200/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
99403
Area code509
FIPS code53-12630
GNIS feature ID1512093[4]
Websitewww.clarkston-wa.com

Clarkston is a city in Asotin County, Washington, United States. It is part of the Lewiston, ID-WA metropolitan area, and is located west of Lewiston, Idaho, across the Snake River.

The population of Clarkston was 7,161 at the 2020 census.[5]

Walla Walla Community College opened a branch campus in Clarkston that serves the surrounding area.

Clarkston's ZIP code, 99403, is the highest numerically in the contiguous United States.

  1. ^ "Clarkston Municipal Code". codepublishing.com. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  2. ^ "CITY OFFICIALS". City of Clarkston. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "2020 Census Profile: Clarkston city, Washington". United States Census Bureau. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2023.[1]