Otis Orchards, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99027
Spokane County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,101
- 156/sq mi High-density area
- $74,718
- Median income Near-median income area
- $444,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Otis Orchards pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 156
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99027 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 99027 (Otis Orchards, WA) fell -5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 351.5 in 2023 to 333.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99027 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Otis Orchards, Spokane County, Washington, home to 6,101 residents across 39.1 square miles, a density of 156 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99027 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,718 (18% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,357. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 3.3%. Median home value is $444,500 (13% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,125; 89.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spokane County, so 99027 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 99027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Otis Orchards, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99027.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 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 99027, Otis Orchards, 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
6,101
Population
39.1
Area (sq mi)
156
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99027?
53.4
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.0%
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?
$74,718
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$45,357
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 99027 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Otis Orchards, 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)
$74,718 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
2,748housing units
2,748
Total Housing Units
2,627
Occupied Units
121
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$444,500
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,125
Median Rent
1980
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
-5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
333
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+233%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99027 have decreased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 235 |
| 2021 | +22.9% | 289 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 324 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 352 |
| 2024 | -5.2% | 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 107 business establishments in ZIP 99027, employing approximately 747 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,217,000.
107
Businesses
747
Employees
$41.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 25.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 15.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 14.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.8% |
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 99027 vs 99016 →
ZIP 99027 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99206
Spokane (99206)
34,802 residents
- 99216
Spokane (99216)
24,362 residents
- 99217
Spokane (99217)
17,423 residents
- 99037 12,973
Veradale (99037)
12,973 residents
- 99016 12,480
Greenacres (99016)
12,480 residents
- 99019 9,502
Liberty Lake (99019)
9,502 residents
- 99021 9,174
Mead (99021)
9,174 residents
- 99027 6,101
Otis Orchards (99027)
6,101 residents
- 99025 5,232
Newman Lake (99025)
5,232 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99027 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99027 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99019
Liberty Lake (99019)
$120,053 median income
- 99025
Newman Lake (99025)
$118,712 median income
- 99023
Mica (99023)
$114,298 median income
- 99016
Greenacres (99016)
$103,472 median income
- 99037
Veradale (99037)
$87,713 median income
- 99021
Mead (99021)
$85,489 median income
- 99206
Spokane (99206)
$81,764 median income
- 99027
Otis Orchards (99027)
$74,718 median income
- 99216
Spokane (99216)
$74,278 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 99027 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99016 | Greenacres, WA | 12,480 | 6.2 mi |
| 99216 | Spokane, WA | 24,362 | 4.4 mi |
| 99019 | Liberty Lake, WA | 9,502 | 5.2 mi |
| 99025 | Newman Lake, WA | 5,232 | 5.8 mi |
| 99037 | Veradale, WA | 12,973 | 6.1 mi |
| 99217 | Spokane, WA | 17,423 | 6.4 mi |
| 99023 | Mica, WA | 529 | 10.5 mi |
| 99021 | Mead, WA | 9,174 | 10.0 mi |
| 99206 | Spokane, WA | 34,802 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99027, 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 (6,101 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 99027 in?
ZIP code 99027 (Otis Orchards) 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 99027?
ZIP code 99027 in Otis Orchards, WA has a population of 6,101 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99027?
The median household income in ZIP 99027 is $74,718, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99027?
The median home value in ZIP 99027 is $444,500, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99027 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99027?
ZIP code 99027 has 107 business establishments employing approximately 747 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99027?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99027 are: Construction (27), Other services (except public administration) (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99027?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99027 decreased by 5.2% 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 99027?
In ZIP code 99027, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 99027?
In ZIP code 99027, approximately 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99027 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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