Spokane, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99204
Spokane County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,681
- 2,288/sq mi High-density area
- $58,277
- Median income Below-median income area
- $397,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spokane pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,288
- people per sq mi
- 30%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99204 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 99204 (Spokane, WA) fell -5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 341.1 in 2023 to 321.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99204 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, home to 6,681 residents across 2.9 square miles, a density of 2,288 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99204 reports a modest median household income of $58,277 (36% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,588. The poverty rate is 17.1%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $397,700 (22% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,184; owner occupancy is 30.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spokane County, so 99204 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 99204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spokane, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99204.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
112 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 25
Professional, scientific, and technical services
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 24
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 23
Real estate and rental and leasing
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 16
Accommodation and food services
16 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 99204, 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
6,681
Population
2.9
Area (sq mi)
2,288
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99204?
33.6
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
10.3%
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?
$58,277
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$44,588
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 99204 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)
$58,277 12th percentile higher than 12% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,377housing units
4,377
Total Housing Units
4,050
Occupied Units
327
Vacant Units
1.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$397,700
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,184
Median Rent
1940
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
-5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
322
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+222%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99204 have decreased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 247 |
| 2021 | +18.8% | 294 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 335 |
| 2023 | +1.8% | 341 |
| 2024 | -5.7% | 322 |
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 265 business establishments in ZIP 99204, employing approximately 8,002 people with a combined annual payroll of $665,688,000.
265
Businesses
8,002
Employees
$665.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 112 | 42.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 6.0% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.9% |
| Construction | 8 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.1% |
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 99204 vs 99201 →
ZIP 99204 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99205
Spokane (99205)
42,137 residents
- 99207
Spokane (99207)
30,854 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
- 99224
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 99204 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99204 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
- 99223
Spokane (99223)
$94,279 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 99204 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99201 | Spokane, WA | 13,342 | 1.3 mi |
| 99203 | Spokane, WA | 20,192 | 1.6 mi |
| 99202 | Spokane, WA | 21,580 | 2.4 mi |
| 99205 | Spokane, WA | 42,137 | 3.6 mi |
| 99207 | Spokane, WA | 30,854 | 3.5 mi |
| 99224 | Spokane, WA | 18,289 | 5.1 mi |
| 99218 | Spokane, WA | 15,531 | 7.9 mi |
| 99223 | Spokane, WA | 29,273 | 5.4 mi |
| 99212 | Spokane, WA | 19,197 | 5.7 mi |
| 99020 | Marshall, WA | 82 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99204, 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 (6,681 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 99204 in?
ZIP code 99204 (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 99204?
ZIP code 99204 in Spokane, WA has a population of 6,681 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99204?
The median household income in ZIP 99204 is $58,277, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99204?
The median home value in ZIP 99204 is $397,700, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99204?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99204 is White at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99204?
ZIP code 99204 has 265 business establishments employing approximately 8,002 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99204?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99204 are: Health care and social assistance (112), Professional, scientific, and technical services (25), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99204?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99204 decreased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. 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 99204?
In ZIP code 99204, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.0% 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 99204?
In ZIP code 99204, approximately 30.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99204?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99204 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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