PlainZIP

Valleyford, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99036

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

1,448
14/sq mi
$121,518
Median income
$647,300
Median home value
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Valleyford pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99036 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99036 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Valleyford, Spokane County, Washington, home to just 1,448 residents across 105.7 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 99036 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,518 (34% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $60,729. Local economic indicators show a 3.4% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $647,300 (27% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 91.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is -. To put 99036 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Spokane County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 99036

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valleyford, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99036.

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 99036, Valleyford, 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

1,448

Population

105.7

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99036?

53.8

Median Age

56.8%

Male

43.2%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$121,518

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$60,729

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99036 ranks nationally

Valleyford, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,518 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

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

What does housing look like?

680

Total Housing Units

657

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$647,300

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

1991

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

-0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

284

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+184%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99036 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 212
2021 +18.4% 251
2022 +16.5% 293
2023 -2.9% 285
2024 -0.1% 284

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 29 business establishments in ZIP 99036, employing approximately 73 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,664,000.

29

Businesses

73

Employees

$3.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 31.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 13.8%
Manufacturing 3 10.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 10.3%

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 99036 vs 99206 →

ZIP 99036 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 99036 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 99036 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 99036 ranks the highest 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
99206 Spokane, WA 34,802 7.2 mi
99223 Spokane, WA 29,273 5.6 mi
99023 Mica, WA 529 5.4 mi
99212 Spokane, WA 19,197 9.8 mi
99031 Spangle, WA 1,137 8.1 mi
99037 Veradale, WA 12,973 8.5 mi
99016 Greenacres, WA 12,480 9.0 mi
99012 Fairfield, WA 1,064 10.6 mi
99203 Spokane, WA 20,192 9.3 mi
99202 Spokane, WA 21,580 10.3 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 Valleyford, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99036 in? ▼
ZIP code 99036 (Valleyford) 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 99036? ▼
ZIP code 99036 in Valleyford, WA has a population of 1,448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99036? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99036 is $121,518, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99036? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99036 is $647,300, which is 133% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99036? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99036 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99036? ▼
ZIP code 99036 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 73 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99036? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99036 are: Construction (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99036? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99036 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 99036? ▼
In ZIP code 99036, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% 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 99036? ▼
In ZIP code 99036, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99036? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99036 is 3.4% 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.