City

Airway Heights, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Spokane County  ·  Washington

👥8,931Population
💰$60,182Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$281,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 105% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 64.2% Female 35.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.4%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 6.7%Asian: 6.4%Other: 9.1%Race
White57.4%
Hispanic10.3%
Black6.7%
Asian6.4%
Other9.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
37%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty20.1% ▲ 101% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 105% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.9%)
HS Graduate888 (16.3%)
Some College1,590 (29.1%)
Associates1,212 (22.2%)
Bachelors718 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree1,005 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 16.3%Some College: 29.1%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad16.3%
Some College29.1%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 38.4%Renter: 61.6%Tenure
Owner38.4%
Renter61.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
2%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,182 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$281,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,271/mo
Total Housing Units2,739
Vacant Units177

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
65%
About Airway Heights, WA

Airway Heights is a city in Washington, located in Spokane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,931 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.3 years.

Economically, Airway Heights is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,182 is below the national average. Approximately 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Airway Heights is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $281,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,271 per month. At 38.4% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Airway Heights is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.38%).

Airway Heights, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Airway Heights
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99001 8,931 $60,182 $281,100 $1,271 10.0% 31.6% 38.4%