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 High-density area
- $67,049
- Median income Near-median income area
- $361,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spokane pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 99212 (Spokane, WA) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 370.8 in 2023 to 378.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,561. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $361,500 (29% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,201; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spokane County, so 99212 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 99212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spokane, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99212.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
142 establishments
- Construction
Construction
134 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
99 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
92 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 99212?
39.5
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
3.9%
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?
$67,049
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$36,561
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99212 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)
$67,049 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
9,548housing units
9,548
Total Housing Units
8,876
Occupied Units
672
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$361,500
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 99206
Spokane (99206)
34,802 residents
- 99207
Spokane (99207)
30,854 residents
- 99223
Spokane (99223)
29,273 residents
- 99216
Spokane (99216)
24,362 residents
- 99202
Spokane (99202)
21,580 residents
- 99203
Spokane (99203)
20,192 residents
- 99212
Spokane (99212)
19,197 residents
- 99217
Spokane (99217)
17,423 residents
- 99201 13,342
Spokane (99201)
13,342 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99212 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99212 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
- 99037
Veradale (99037)
$87,713 median income
- 99206
Spokane (99206)
$81,764 median income
- 99216
Spokane (99216)
$74,278 median income
- 99217
Spokane (99217)
$73,620 median income
- 99212
Spokane (99212)
$67,049 median income
- 99202
Spokane (99202)
$65,189 median income
- 99207
Spokane (99207)
$60,452 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99212, 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 (19,197 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 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.
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