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
$74,718
Median income
$444,500
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 99027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.1 square miles in Otis Orchards, Spokane County, Washington. The area is home to 6,101 residents, producing a population density of 156 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 99027 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99027 sits at $74,718 (18% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $45,357. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $444,500 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,125 per month, and 89.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Spokane County, so you can benchmark 99027 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 99027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99027.

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 99027, Otis Orchards, 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

6,101

Population

39.1

Area (sq mi)

156

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99027?

53.4

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
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?

$74,718

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$45,357

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99027 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,718 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,748

Total Housing Units

2,627

Occupied Units

121

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.7%
Renter 10.3%

$444,500

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,125

Median Rent

1980

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

-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

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ZIP 99027 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 99027 ranks #8 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 99027 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 99027 ranks #8 of 9 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
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

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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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