Elk, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99009
Spokane County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,947
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,809
- Median income Near-median income area
- $427,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elk pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99009 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 99009 (Elk, WA) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 430.9 in 2023 to 443.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99009 covers 207.7 square miles in Elk, Spokane County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,947 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99009 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,809 (10% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,298. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $427,200 (16% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,075; owner occupancy is 87.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 50 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spokane County, so 99009 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 99009
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elk, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99009.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 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 99009, Elk, 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
3,947
Population
207.7
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99009?
40.6
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
1.5%
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?
$81,809
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$33,298
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
50.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99009 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Elk, 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)
$81,809 46th percentile higher than 46% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,854housing units
1,854
Total Housing Units
1,659
Occupied Units
195
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$427,200
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,075
Median Rent
1983
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
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
444
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+344%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99009 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +344% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 270 |
| 2021 | +17.1% | 316 |
| 2022 | +28.4% | 406 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 431 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 444 |
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 56 business establishments in ZIP 99009, employing approximately 264 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,636,000.
56
Businesses
264
Employees
$11.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 28.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 8.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 99009 vs 99003 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99003 | Chattaroy, WA | 4,848 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99009, 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 (3,947 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 99009 in?
ZIP code 99009 (Elk) 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 99009?
ZIP code 99009 in Elk, WA has a population of 3,947 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99009?
The median household income in ZIP 99009 is $81,809, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99009?
The median home value in ZIP 99009 is $427,200, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99009?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99009 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99009?
ZIP code 99009 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99009?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99009 are: Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99009?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99009 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 344%. 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 99009?
In ZIP code 99009, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 99009?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99009 is 50.4 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 99009?
In ZIP code 99009, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99009?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99009 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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