City

Mead, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Spokane County  ·  Washington

👥9,226Population
💰$82,895Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$418,200Median Home Value▲ 50% above avg
🎓44.8%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 82% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 4%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic7.2%
Black0.6%
Asian1.2%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads44.8% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 82% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,322 (22.1%)
Some College727 (12.1%)
Associates1,225 (20.4%)
Bachelors918 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree1,765 (29.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 29.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad22.1%
Some College12.1%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate29.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.7%Renter: 9.3%Tenure
Owner90.7%
Renter9.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,895 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$418,200 ▲ 50% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,209/mo
Total Housing Units3,679
Vacant Units313

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
54%
About Mead, WA

Mead is a city in Washington, located in Spokane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,226 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Mead is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,895 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mead is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $418,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,209 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mead is well-educated. 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.56%).

Mead, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Mead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99021 9,226 $82,895 $418,200 $1,209 8.9% 44.8% 90.7%