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Spokane, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99212

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

19,197
611/sq mi
$67,049
Median income
$361,500
Median home value
26.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spokane pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
611
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99212 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99212 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, home to 19,197 residents across 31.4 square miles, a density of 611 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 99212 reports a modest median household income of $67,049 (26% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $36,561. Local economic indicators show a 14.7% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $361,500 (29% below the state average), median rent at $1,201 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 99212 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 99212

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spokane, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99212.

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 99212, 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

19,197

Population

31.4

Area (sq mi)

611

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99212?

39.5

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$67,049

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$36,561

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99212 ranks nationally

Spokane, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,049 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,548

Total Housing Units

8,876

Occupied Units

672

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$361,500

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,201

Median Rent

1972

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

+2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

378

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+278%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99212 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +278% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.7% 251
2021 +19.8% 301
2022 +19.2% 359
2023 +3.4% 371
2024 +2.0% 378

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 969 business establishments in ZIP 99212, employing approximately 15,398 people with a combined annual payroll of $834,439,000.

969

Businesses

15,398

Employees

$834.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 142 14.7%
Construction 134 13.8%
Wholesale trade 99 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 92 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 71 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 71 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 62 6.4%
Manufacturing 60 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 56 5.8%
Finance and insurance 43 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 3.9%
Educational services 13 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.0%
Information 8 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.7%

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 99212 vs 99202 →

ZIP 99212 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 99212 ranks #7 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 99212 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 99212 ranks #7 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
99202 Spokane, WA 21,580 3.3 mi
99206 Spokane, WA 34,802 3.6 mi
99207 Spokane, WA 30,854 4.0 mi
99223 Spokane, WA 29,273 5.4 mi
99216 Spokane, WA 24,362 4.7 mi
99217 Spokane, WA 17,423 5.7 mi
99201 Spokane, WA 13,342 5.9 mi
99203 Spokane, WA 20,192 5.0 mi
99204 Spokane, WA 6,681 5.7 mi
99037 Veradale, WA 12,973 5.6 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 99212 in? ▼
ZIP code 99212 (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 99212? ▼
ZIP code 99212 in Spokane, WA has a population of 19,197 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99212? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99212 is $67,049, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99212? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99212 is $361,500, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99212? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99212 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99212? ▼
ZIP code 99212 has 969 business establishments employing approximately 15,398 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99212? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99212 are: Retail trade (142), Construction (134), Wholesale trade (99). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99212? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99212 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 278%. 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 99212? ▼
In ZIP code 99212, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% 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 99212? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99212 is 20.3 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 99212? ▼
In ZIP code 99212, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99212? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99212 is 14.7% 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.