City

Cheney, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Spokane County  ·  Washington

👥22,448Population
💰$62,014Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂29.1Median Age
🏠$368,500Median Home Value▲ 32% above avg
🎓49.3%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 103% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.9%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 2%Asian: 2%Other: 7.5%Race
White78.9%
Hispanic8.3%
Black2.0%
Asian2.0%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
25%
25–44
23%
45–64
19%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty20.3% ▲ 103% above avg
College Grads49.3% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 103% above avg
No HS Diploma161 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,621 (13.6%)
Some College1,449 (12.1%)
Associates2,825 (23.6%)
Bachelors1,470 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree4,424 (37%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 13.6%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 23.6%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 37%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad13.6%
Some College12.1%
Associates23.6%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate37.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.9%Renter: 44.1%Tenure
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,014 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$368,500 ▲ 32% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,081/mo
Total Housing Units8,992
Vacant Units556

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Cheney, WA

Cheney is a city in Washington, located in Spokane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,448 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.1 years.

Economically, Cheney is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,014 is below the national average. Approximately 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Cheney is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $368,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,081 per month.

The population of Cheney is well-educated. 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cheney
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99004 22,448 $62,014 $368,500 $1,081 9.9% 49.3% 55.9%