Spokane, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99208
Spokane County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 49,193
- 387/sq mi High-density area
- $88,599
- Median income Above-median income area
- $450,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spokane pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 387
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99208 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 99208 (Spokane, WA) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 322.5 in 2023 to 326.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99208 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, with 49,193 residents across 127.2 square miles, a density of 387 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99208 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,599 (3% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,833. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 3.5%. Median home value is $450,800 (12% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,321; 66.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spokane County, so 99208 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 99208
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spokane, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99208.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
157 establishments
- Construction
Construction
144 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
117 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
97 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
91 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 99208, 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
49,193
Population
127.2
Area (sq mi)
387
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99208?
40.5
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
5.7%
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?
$88,599
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$46,833
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99208 ranks nationally
Spokane, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$88,599 Top 28% higher than 72% of 30,318 US 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
24,331housing units
24,331
Total Housing Units
23,479
Occupied Units
852
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$450,800
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,321
Median Rent
1986
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
+1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
326
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+226%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99208 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 225 |
| 2021 | +21.3% | 273 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 325 |
| 2023 | -0.7% | 322 |
| 2024 | +1.2% | 326 |
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 959 business establishments in ZIP 99208, employing approximately 10,638 people with a combined annual payroll of $527,791,000.
959
Businesses
10,638
Employees
$527.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 157 | 16.4% |
| Construction | 144 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 117 | 12.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 97 | 10.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 91 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.3% |
| Information | 12 | 1.3% |
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 99208 vs 99218 →
ZIP 99208 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
- 99224 18,289
Spokane (99224)
18,289 residents
- 99218 15,531
Spokane (99218)
15,531 residents
- 99201 13,342
Spokane (99201)
13,342 residents
- 99005 8,574
Colbert (99005)
8,574 residents
- 99204 6,681
Spokane (99204)
6,681 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99208 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99208 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99005
Colbert (99005)
$125,530 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
- 99202
Spokane (99202)
$65,189 median income
- 99001
Airway Heights (99001)
$62,518 median income
- 99207
Spokane (99207)
$60,452 median income
- 99204
Spokane (99204)
$58,277 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 99208 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99218 | Spokane, WA | 15,531 | 2.9 mi |
| 99205 | Spokane, WA | 42,137 | 5.8 mi |
| 99201 | Spokane, WA | 13,342 | 8.2 mi |
| 99005 | Colbert, WA | 8,574 | 6.3 mi |
| 99207 | Spokane, WA | 30,854 | 7.2 mi |
| 99204 | Spokane, WA | 6,681 | 9.4 mi |
| 99224 | Spokane, WA | 18,289 | 9.7 mi |
| 99202 | Spokane, WA | 21,580 | 9.3 mi |
| 99001 | Airway Heights, WA | 6,151 | 11.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99208, 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 (49,193 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 99208 in?
ZIP code 99208 (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 99208?
ZIP code 99208 in Spokane, WA has a population of 49,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99208?
The median household income in ZIP 99208 is $88,599, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99208?
The median home value in ZIP 99208 is $450,800, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99208?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99208 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99208?
ZIP code 99208 has 959 business establishments employing approximately 10,638 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99208?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99208 are: Health care and social assistance (157), Construction (144), Retail trade (117). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99208?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99208 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. 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 99208?
In ZIP code 99208, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% 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 99208?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99208 is 24.1 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 99208?
In ZIP code 99208, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99208?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99208 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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