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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 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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $45,357. Poverty here runs at 4.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $444,500 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,125 monthly, and 89.7% of units 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 -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Spokane County, letting you compare 99027 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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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

Otis Orchards, WA 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)

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.

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

More ZIP Codes in Spokane County

99208 standard
Spokane, WA
Pop: 49,193
99205 standard
Spokane, WA
Pop: 42,137
99206 standard
Spokane, WA
Pop: 34,802
99207 standard
Spokane, WA
Pop: 30,854
99223 standard
Spokane, WA
Pop: 29,273
99216 standard
Spokane, WA
Pop: 24,362

Related Areas

Spokane County Otis Orchards, WA Washington

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.