| ZIP Code | 99218 |
|---|---|
| City | Spokane |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Spokane County |
| Area Code | 509 |
| Elevation | 1,771 ft |
| Latitude | 47.758924 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.409465 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.6 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 12.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.7% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 89 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,999 (19.6%) |
| Some College | 1,416 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 1,920 (18.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,081 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,669 (36.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,723 ≈ Avg ↑ 61% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $404,500 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,147/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,464 |
| Vacant Units | 273 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,464 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 273 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 99218 is located in Spokane, Washington, within Spokane County. With a population of 16,920, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.6 years. Economically, 99218 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,723 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99218 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $404,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,147 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.1%) and renters (45.9%). Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 99218 is primarily White (84.15%). Residents are well-educated — 46.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.2%. Household income has grown by 61% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99218 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 99218 in Spokane, WA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 16,920 residents, a median household income of $73,723, and a median home value of $404,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.