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Spokane, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99201

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

13,342
1,716/sq mi
$41,171
Median income
$312,600
Median home value
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spokane pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
1,716
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99201 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, home to 13,342 residents across 7.8 square miles, a density of 1,716 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 99201 reports a modest median household income of $41,171 (55% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $37,684. Poverty here runs at 31.7%, with unemployment measured at 11.0%. The typical home here is valued at $312,600 (39% below the state average); renters pay a median of $981 monthly, and 30.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 99201 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 99201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spokane, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99201.

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 99201, Spokane, 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

13,342

Population

7.8

Area (sq mi)

1,716

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99201?

40.2

Median Age

55.0%

Male

45.0%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 72.5%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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?

$41,171

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$37,684

Per Capita Income

31.7%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99201 ranks nationally

Spokane, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,171 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,164

Total Housing Units

8,218

Occupied Units

946

Vacant Units

1.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.5%
Renter 69.5%

$312,600

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$981

Median Rent

1938

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

-5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

371

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+271%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99201 have decreased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 268
2021 +18.9% 319
2022 +21.3% 387
2023 +1.9% 394
2024 -5.9% 371

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 1,808 business establishments in ZIP 99201, employing approximately 35,651 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,232,970,000.

1,808

Businesses

35,651

Employees

$2.2B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 444 24.6%
Health care and social assistance 219 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 203 11.2%
Finance and insurance 183 10.1%
Retail trade 129 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 123 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 109 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 77 4.3%
Information 70 3.9%
Construction 61 3.4%
Wholesale trade 44 2.4%
Manufacturing 42 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 38 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 21 1.2%
Educational services 20 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 17 0.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.2%
Utilities 3 0.2%

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 99201 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 99201 ranks #9 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 99201 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 99201 ranks #null 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
99204 Spokane, WA 6,681 1.3 mi
99205 Spokane, WA 42,137 2.4 mi
99202 Spokane, WA 21,580 2.7 mi
99203 Spokane, WA 20,192 2.8 mi
99207 Spokane, WA 30,854 2.9 mi
99224 Spokane, WA 18,289 4.8 mi
99218 Spokane, WA 15,531 6.8 mi
99212 Spokane, WA 19,197 5.9 mi
99208 Spokane, WA 49,193 8.2 mi
99020 Marshall, WA 82 7.5 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99201 in? ▼
ZIP code 99201 (Spokane) 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 99201? ▼
ZIP code 99201 in Spokane, WA has a population of 13,342 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99201 is $41,171, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99201 is $312,600, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99201 is White at 72.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99201? ▼
ZIP code 99201 has 1,808 business establishments employing approximately 35,651 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99201 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (444), Health care and social assistance (219), Accommodation and food services (203). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99201 decreased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 271%. 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 99201? ▼
In ZIP code 99201, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 99201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99201 is 19.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99201? ▼
In ZIP code 99201, approximately 30.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99201 is 31.7% 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.