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ZIP Code 99216

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

24,362
704/sq mi
$74,278
Median income
$373,200
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.6 square miles in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. The area is home to 24,362 residents, producing a population density of 704 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 99216 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99216 sits at $74,278 (18% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $36,429. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $373,200 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $1,461 per month, and 47.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99216 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Spokane County, so you can benchmark 99216 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 99216

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99216.

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 99216, 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

24,362

Population

34.6

Area (sq mi)

704

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99216?

37.9

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$74,278

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$36,429

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99216 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,278 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

13,000

Total Housing Units

11,899

Occupied Units

1,101

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.0%
Renter 53.0%

$373,200

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$1,461

Median Rent

1982

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

+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.

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ZIP 99216 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 99216 ranks #3 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 99216 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 99216 ranks #9 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
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

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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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