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
$88,599
Median income
$450,800
Median home value
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 99208 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 127.2 square miles in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. The area is home to 49,193 residents, producing a population density of 387 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99208 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99208 sits at $88,599 (3% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $46,833. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $450,800 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,321 per month, and 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99208 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Spokane County, so you can benchmark 99208 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 99208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99208.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

49,193

Population

127.2

Area (sq mi)

387

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99208?

40.5

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 83.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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

$46,833

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99208 ranks nationally

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

$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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.4%

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

What does housing look like?

24,331

Total Housing Units

23,479

Occupied Units

852

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$450,800

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,321

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 99208 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 99208 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 99208 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 99208 ranks #2 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
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

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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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