Spokane, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99216
Spokane County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,362
- 704/sq mi High-density area
- $74,278
- Median income Near-median income area
- $373,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spokane pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 704
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99216 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99216 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, with 24,362 residents across 34.6 square miles, a density of 704 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99216 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,278 (18% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,429. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $373,200 (27% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,461; owner occupancy is 47.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, 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 99216 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 99216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spokane, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99216.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
158 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
148 establishments
- Construction
Construction
114 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
75 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
74 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 99216, 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
24,362
Population
34.6
Area (sq mi)
704
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99216?
37.9
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
4.8%
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?
$74,278
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$36,429
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99216 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)
$74,278 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
13,000housing units
13,000
Total Housing Units
11,899
Occupied Units
1,101
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$373,200
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,461
Median Rent
1982
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
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
361
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+261%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99216 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +261% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.5% | 242 |
| 2021 | +20.5% | 292 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 339 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 358 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 361 |
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 1,056 business establishments in ZIP 99216, employing approximately 20,485 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,280,176,000.
1,056
Businesses
20,485
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 158 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 148 | 14.0% |
| Construction | 114 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 74 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 73 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 72 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 71 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 62 | 5.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 59 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 45 | 4.3% |
| Information | 18 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 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 99216 vs 99037 →
ZIP 99216 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
- 99223
Spokane (99223)
29,273 residents
- 99216
Spokane (99216)
24,362 residents
- 99212
Spokane (99212)
19,197 residents
- 99217
Spokane (99217)
17,423 residents
- 99037 12,973
Veradale (99037)
12,973 residents
- 99016 12,480
Greenacres (99016)
12,480 residents
- 99019 9,502
Liberty Lake (99019)
9,502 residents
- 99027 6,101
Otis Orchards (99027)
6,101 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99216 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99216 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99019
Liberty Lake (99019)
$120,053 median income
- 99025
Newman Lake (99025)
$118,712 median income
- 99023
Mica (99023)
$114,298 median income
- 99016
Greenacres (99016)
$103,472 median income
- 99223
Spokane (99223)
$94,279 median income
- 99037
Veradale (99037)
$87,713 median income
- 99206
Spokane (99206)
$81,764 median income
- 99027
Otis Orchards (99027)
$74,718 median income
- 99216
Spokane (99216)
$74,278 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 99216 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99037 | Veradale, WA | 12,973 | 3.1 mi |
| 99206 | Spokane, WA | 34,802 | 4.1 mi |
| 99217 | Spokane, WA | 17,423 | 4.7 mi |
| 99027 | Otis Orchards, WA | 6,101 | 4.4 mi |
| 99212 | Spokane, WA | 19,197 | 4.7 mi |
| 99016 | Greenacres, WA | 12,480 | 5.0 mi |
| 99023 | Mica, WA | 529 | 8.4 mi |
| 99019 | Liberty Lake, WA | 9,502 | 6.7 mi |
| 99223 | Spokane, WA | 29,273 | 8.8 mi |
| 99025 | Newman Lake, WA | 5,232 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99216, 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 (24,362 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 99216 in?
ZIP code 99216 (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 99216?
ZIP code 99216 in Spokane, WA has a population of 24,362 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99216?
The median household income in ZIP 99216 is $74,278, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99216?
The median home value in ZIP 99216 is $373,200, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99216?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99216 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99216?
ZIP code 99216 has 1,056 business establishments employing approximately 20,485 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99216?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99216 are: Health care and social assistance (158), Retail trade (148), Construction (114). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99216?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99216 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 261%. 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 99216?
In ZIP code 99216, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 99216?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99216 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 99216?
In ZIP code 99216, approximately 47.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99216?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99216 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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