| ZIP Code | 99021 |
|---|---|
| City | Mead |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Spokane County |
| Area Code | 509 |
| Elevation | 2,151 ft |
| Latitude | 47.849534 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.187271 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.8% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.9% ▲ 82% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 35 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,322 (22.1%) |
| Some College | 727 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 1,225 (20.4%) |
| Bachelors | 918 (15.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,765 (29.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,895 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $418,200 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,209/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,679 |
| Vacant Units | 313 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,679 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 313 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 99021 is located in Mead, Washington, within Spokane County. With a population of 9,226, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 99021 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,895 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99021 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $418,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,209 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 99021 is primarily White (85.56%). Residents are well-educated — 44.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99021 stands at 8.9%, which is significantly above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 99021 in Mead, WA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,226 residents, a median household income of $82,895, and a median home value of $418,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.