Medical Lake, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99022

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

8,820
49/sq mi
$93,812
Median income
$389,700
Median home value
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Medical Lake pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99022 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99022 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 178.5 square miles in Medical Lake, Spokane County, Washington. The area is home to 8,820 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 99022 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99022 sits at $93,812 (3% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $39,344. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $389,700 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $789 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99022 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Spokane County, so you can benchmark 99022 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 99022

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99022.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 99022, Medical Lake, 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

8,820

Population

178.5

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99022?

43.5

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$93,812

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$39,344

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99022 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,812 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,811

Total Housing Units

3,533

Occupied Units

278

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$389,700

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$789

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

340

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+240%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99022 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 227
2021 +20.1% 273
2022 +18.6% 323
2023 -3.2% 313
2024 +8.7% 340

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 95 business establishments in ZIP 99022, employing approximately 1,338 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,809,000.

95

Businesses

1,338

Employees

$121.8M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 29 30.5%
Health care and social assistance 13 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 11 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 10 10.5%
Retail trade 8 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.3%
Finance and insurance 3 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.2%

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 99022 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 99022 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 99022 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 99022 ranks the highest of 4 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
99011 Fairchild Air Force Base, WA 2,776 3.2 mi
99001 Airway Heights, WA 6,151 6.3 mi
99029 Reardan, WA 1,289 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99022 in?
ZIP code 99022 (Medical Lake) 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 99022?
ZIP code 99022 in Medical Lake, WA has a population of 8,820 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99022?
The median household income in ZIP 99022 is $93,812, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99022?
The median home value in ZIP 99022 is $389,700, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99022?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99022 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99022?
ZIP code 99022 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 1,338 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99022?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99022 are: Construction (29), Health care and social assistance (13), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99022?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99022 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 240%. 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 99022?
In ZIP code 99022, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.3% 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 99022?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99022 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99022?
In ZIP code 99022, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99022?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99022 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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