City

Elk, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Spokane County  ·  Washington

👥4,525Population
💰$74,881Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$402,300Median Home Value▲ 44% above avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.1%Hispanic: 5.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 13.6%Race
White80.1%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian0.3%
Other13.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,138 (36.3%)
Some College328 (10.5%)
Associates522 (16.6%)
Bachelors547 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree582 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 17.4%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College10.5%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors17.4%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.4%Renter: 8.6%Tenure
Owner91.4%
Renter8.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,881 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$402,300 ▲ 44% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,090/mo
Total Housing Units1,879
Vacant Units215

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
53%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Elk, WA

Elk is a city in Washington, located in Spokane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,525 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Elk is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,881 is near the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Elk is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $402,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,090 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elk is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99009 4,525 $74,881 $402,300 $1,090 5.7% 36.0% 91.4%