Spokane, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99217
Spokane County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,423
- 132/sq mi High-density area
- $73,620
- Median income Near-median income area
- $377,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.0%
- 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 rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 132
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99217 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 99217 (Spokane, WA) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 356.2 in 2023 to 365.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99217 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, home to 17,423 residents across 132.2 square miles, a density of 132 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99217 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,620 (19% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,408. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $377,400 (26% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,413; owner occupancy is 64.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spokane County, so 99217 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 99217
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spokane, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99217.
- Construction
Construction
119 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
51 establishments
- Manufacturing 40
Manufacturing
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 40
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Retail trade 35
Retail trade
35 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 99217, 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
17,423
Population
132.2
Area (sq mi)
132
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99217?
38.3
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
10.4%
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?
$73,620
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$38,408
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99217 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)
$73,620 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
8,573housing units
8,573
Total Housing Units
8,399
Occupied Units
174
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$377,400
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,413
Median Rent
1985
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
366
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+266%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99217 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +266% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.6% | 234 |
| 2021 | +19.1% | 279 |
| 2022 | +24.1% | 346 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 356 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 366 |
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 441 business establishments in ZIP 99217, employing approximately 4,951 people with a combined annual payroll of $302,035,000.
441
Businesses
4,951
Employees
$302.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 119 | 27.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 40 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 3.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 0.9% |
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 99217 vs 99216 →
ZIP 99217 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
- 99216
Spokane (99216)
24,362 residents
- 99202
Spokane (99202)
21,580 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
- 99021 9,174
Mead (99021)
9,174 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99217 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99217 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99005
Colbert (99005)
$125,530 median income
- 99016
Greenacres (99016)
$103,472 median income
- 99037
Veradale (99037)
$87,713 median income
- 99021
Mead (99021)
$85,489 median income
- 99206
Spokane (99206)
$81,764 median income
- 99027
Otis Orchards (99027)
$74,718 median income
- 99216
Spokane (99216)
$74,278 median income
- 99217
Spokane (99217)
$73,620 median income
- 99212
Spokane (99212)
$67,049 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 99217 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99216 | Spokane, WA | 24,362 | 4.7 mi |
| 99206 | Spokane, WA | 34,802 | 7.7 mi |
| 99212 | Spokane, WA | 19,197 | 5.7 mi |
| 99027 | Otis Orchards, WA | 6,101 | 6.4 mi |
| 99037 | Veradale, WA | 12,973 | 7.7 mi |
| 99021 | Mead, WA | 9,174 | 8.1 mi |
| 99207 | Spokane, WA | 30,854 | 7.0 mi |
| 99202 | Spokane, WA | 21,580 | 8.1 mi |
| 99005 | Colbert, WA | 8,574 | 8.8 mi |
| 99016 | Greenacres, WA | 12,480 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99217, 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 (17,423 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 99217 in?
ZIP code 99217 (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 99217?
ZIP code 99217 in Spokane, WA has a population of 17,423 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99217?
The median household income in ZIP 99217 is $73,620, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99217?
The median home value in ZIP 99217 is $377,400, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99217?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99217 is White at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99217?
ZIP code 99217 has 441 business establishments employing approximately 4,951 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99217?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99217 are: Construction (119), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (51), Manufacturing (40). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99217?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99217 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 266%. 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 99217?
In ZIP code 99217, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 99217?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99217 is 23.1 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 99217?
In ZIP code 99217, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99217?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99217 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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