Colbert, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99005
Spokane County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,574
- 83/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $125,530
- Median income Above-median income area
- $561,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Colbert pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 83
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99005 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99005 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colbert, Spokane County, Washington, home to 8,574 residents across 102.8 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99005 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,530 (38% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,973. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 3.1%. Median home value is $561,100 (10% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,313; 90.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spokane County, so 99005 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 99005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colbert, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99005.
- Construction
Construction
62 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 20
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 19
Real estate and rental and leasing
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 12
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99005, Colbert, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,574
Population
102.8
Area (sq mi)
83
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99005?
39.6
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$125,530
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$54,973
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99005 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Colbert, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$125,530 Top 13% higher than 87% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,673housing units
3,673
Total Housing Units
3,600
Occupied Units
73
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$561,100
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,313
Median Rent
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
333
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+233%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99005 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 232 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 268 |
| 2022 | +19.6% | 320 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 334 |
| 2024 | -0.2% | 333 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 165 business establishments in ZIP 99005, employing approximately 748 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,303,000.
165
Businesses
748
Employees
$31.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 62 | 37.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 12.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 99005 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99208
Spokane (99208)
49,193 residents
- 99205
Spokane (99205)
42,137 residents
- 99217 17,423
Spokane (99217)
17,423 residents
- 99218 15,531
Spokane (99218)
15,531 residents
- 99006 11,946
Deer Park (99006)
11,946 residents
- 99005 8,574
Colbert (99005)
8,574 residents
- 99003 4,848
Chattaroy (99003)
4,848 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99005 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99005
Colbert (99005)
$125,530 median income
- 99208
Spokane (99208)
$88,599 median income
- 99218
Spokane (99218)
$80,733 median income
- 99205
Spokane (99205)
$77,374 median income
- 99003
Chattaroy (99003)
$77,129 median income
- 99217
Spokane (99217)
$73,620 median income
- 99006
Deer Park (99006)
$72,200 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 99005 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99005, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,574 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 99005 in?
ZIP code 99005 (Colbert) is located in Spokane County, Washington. Spokane County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/spokane-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99005?
ZIP code 99005 in Colbert, WA has a population of 8,574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99005?
The median household income in ZIP 99005 is $125,530, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99005?
The median home value in ZIP 99005 is $561,100, which is 102% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99005?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99005 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99005?
ZIP code 99005 has 165 business establishments employing approximately 748 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99005?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99005 are: Construction (62), Professional, scientific, and technical services (20), Real estate and rental and leasing (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99005?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99005 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99005?
In ZIP code 99005, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 99005?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99005 is 28.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99005?
In ZIP code 99005, approximately 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99005?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99005 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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