| ZIP Code | 99005 |
|---|---|
| City | Colbert |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Spokane County |
| Area Code | 509 |
| Elevation | 1,801 ft |
| Latitude | 47.844047 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.363446 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.95 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.6% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,384 (20.4%) |
| Some College | 793 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 1,374 (20.2%) |
| Bachelors | 830 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,405 (35.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $123,259 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $488,100 ▲ 75% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,185/mo ↓ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,656 |
| Vacant Units | 36 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,656 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 36 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
ZIP code 99005 is located in Colbert, Washington, within Spokane County. With a population of 10,682, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 99005 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $123,259 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99005 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $488,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,185 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 99005 is primarily White (87.60%). Residents are well-educated — 47.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.2%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99005 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 99005 in Colbert, WA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,682 residents, a median household income of $123,259, and a median home value of $488,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.