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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
$73,620
Median income
$377,400
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $38,408. Poverty here runs at 11.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $377,400 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,413 per month, and 64.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 99217 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 99217

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spokane, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99217.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99217?

38.3

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 78.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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

$38,408

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99217 ranks nationally

Spokane, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,620 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

8,573

Total Housing Units

8,399

Occupied Units

174

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.5%
Renter 35.5%

$377,400

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$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

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ZIP 99217 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 99217 ranks #6 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 99217 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 99217 ranks #8 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
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

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

Spokane County Spokane, WA Washington

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.