| ZIP Code | 99036 |
|---|---|
| City | Valleyford |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Spokane County |
| Area Code | 509 |
| Elevation | 2,366 ft |
| Latitude | 47.520054 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.271957 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.6 yrs ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.0% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 78% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 172 (15.5%) |
| Some College | 83 (7.5%) |
| Associates | 302 (27.2%) |
| Bachelors | 106 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 427 (38.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,622 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $580,800 ▲ 108% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 696 |
| Vacant Units | 47 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 696 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 47 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 99036 is located in Valleyford, Washington, within Spokane County. With a population of 1,588, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.6 years. Economically, 99036 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,622 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99036 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $580,800 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 99036 is primarily White (98.87%). Residents are well-educated — 48.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99036 stands at 1.1%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 32% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 99036 in Valleyford, WA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,588 residents, a median household income of $119,622, and a median home value of $580,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.