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 High-density area
- $41,171
- Median income Below-median income area
- $312,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 99201 (Spokane, WA) fell -5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 394.1 in 2023 to 370.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,684. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $312,600 (39% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $981; owner occupancy is 30.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spokane County, so 99201 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 99201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spokane, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99201.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
444 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
219 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
203 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
183 establishments
- Retail trade 129
Retail trade
129 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99201?
40.2
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
5.3%
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?
$41,171
Median Household Income
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$37,684
Per Capita Income
31.7%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99201 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Spokane, 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)
$41,171 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
9,164housing units
9,164
Total Housing Units
8,218
Occupied Units
946
Vacant Units
1.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,600
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 99201 vs 99204 →
ZIP 99201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99208
Spokane (99208)
49,193 residents
- 99205
Spokane (99205)
42,137 residents
- 99207
Spokane (99207)
30,854 residents
- 99202
Spokane (99202)
21,580 residents
- 99203
Spokane (99203)
20,192 residents
- 99212 19,197
Spokane (99212)
19,197 residents
- 99224 18,289
Spokane (99224)
18,289 residents
- 99218 15,531
Spokane (99218)
15,531 residents
- 99201 13,342
Spokane (99201)
13,342 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99201 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99203
Spokane (99203)
$104,372 median income
- 99208
Spokane (99208)
$88,599 median income
- 99224
Spokane (99224)
$80,770 median income
- 99218
Spokane (99218)
$80,733 median income
- 99205
Spokane (99205)
$77,374 median income
- 99212
Spokane (99212)
$67,049 median income
- 99202
Spokane (99202)
$65,189 median income
- 99207
Spokane (99207)
$60,452 median income
- 99204
Spokane (99204)
$58,277 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99201, 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 (13,342 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 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.
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