Fairfield, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99012

Spokane County, Washington — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,064
4/sq mi
$88,571
Median income
$333,700
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fairfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99012 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99012 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 247.4 square miles in Fairfield, Spokane County, Washington. The area is home to 1,064 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99012 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99012 sits at $88,571 (3% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $34,545. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 11.0%. On housing, the median home value is $333,700 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,107 per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99012 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Spokane County, so you can benchmark 99012 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99012, Fairfield, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,064

Population

247.4

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99012?

37.8

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$88,571

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$34,545

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99012 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$88,571 Top 28% higher than 72% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

385

Total Housing Units

354

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$333,700

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$1,107

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 99012, employing approximately 117 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,717,000.

13

Businesses

117

Employees

$5.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 23.1%

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 99012 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99012 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 99012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 99012 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
99039 Waverly, WA 87 4.3 mi
99018 Latah, WA 282 6.6 mi
99030 Rockford, WA 1,032 8.0 mi
99036 Valleyford, WA 1,448 10.6 mi
99033 Tekoa, WA 895 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99012 in?
ZIP code 99012 (Fairfield) 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 99012?
ZIP code 99012 in Fairfield, WA has a population of 1,064 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99012?
The median household income in ZIP 99012 is $88,571, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99012?
The median home value in ZIP 99012 is $333,700, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99012?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99012 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99012?
ZIP code 99012 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 117 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99012?
In ZIP code 99012, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99012?
In ZIP code 99012, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99012?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99012 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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