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 Moderate-density area
- $121,518
- Median income Above-median income area
- $647,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,729. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.4% and unemployment is 1.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $647,300 (27% above the average Washington ZIP), while 91.0% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spokane County, so 99036 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 99036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valleyford, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99036.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 99036?
53.8
Median Age
56.8%
Male
43.2%
Female
4.8%
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?
$121,518
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$60,729
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 99036 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Valleyford, 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)
$121,518 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
680housing units
680
Total Housing Units
657
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$647,300
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 99206
Spokane (99206)
34,802 residents
- 99223
Spokane (99223)
29,273 residents
- 99202
Spokane (99202)
21,580 residents
- 99203
Spokane (99203)
20,192 residents
- 99212
Spokane (99212)
19,197 residents
- 99037 12,973
Veradale (99037)
12,973 residents
- 99016 12,480
Greenacres (99016)
12,480 residents
- 99036 1,448
Valleyford (99036)
1,448 residents
- 99031 1,137
Spangle (99031)
1,137 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99036 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99036 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99036
Valleyford (99036)
$121,518 median income
- 99023
Mica (99023)
$114,298 median income
- 99203
Spokane (99203)
$104,372 median income
- 99016
Greenacres (99016)
$103,472 median income
- 99031
Spangle (99031)
$98,182 median income
- 99223
Spokane (99223)
$94,279 median income
- 99012
Fairfield (99012)
$88,571 median income
- 99037
Veradale (99037)
$87,713 median income
- 99206
Spokane (99206)
$81,764 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99036, 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 (1,448 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 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.
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