Spokane, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99218
Spokane County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,531
- 819/sq mi High-density area
- $80,733
- Median income Near-median income area
- $445,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-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 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 819
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99218 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 99218 (Spokane, WA) fell -1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 336.8 in 2023 to 332.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99218 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, home to 15,531 residents across 19.0 square miles, a density of 819 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99218 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,733 (11% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,802. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $445,300 (13% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,203; 58.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spokane County, so 99218 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 99218
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spokane, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99218.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
131 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
64 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 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 99218, 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
15,531
Population
19.0
Area (sq mi)
819
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99218?
38.0
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
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?
$80,733
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$41,802
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99218 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)
$80,733 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
6,622housing units
6,622
Total Housing Units
6,330
Occupied Units
292
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$445,300
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,203
Median Rent
1979
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
-1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
332
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+232%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99218 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 225 |
| 2021 | +19.8% | 269 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 316 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 337 |
| 2024 | -1.4% | 332 |
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 621 business establishments in ZIP 99218, employing approximately 9,769 people with a combined annual payroll of $430,324,000.
621
Businesses
9,769
Employees
$430.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 131 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 64 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 49 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.4% |
| Information | 9 | 1.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.0% |
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 99218 vs 99208 →
ZIP 99218 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99208
Spokane (99208)
49,193 residents
- 99205
Spokane (99205)
42,137 residents
- 99207
Spokane (99207)
30,854 residents
- 99202
Spokane (99202)
21,580 residents
- 99203
Spokane (99203)
20,192 residents
- 99212 19,197
Spokane (99212)
19,197 residents
- 99224 18,289
Spokane (99224)
18,289 residents
- 99218 15,531
Spokane (99218)
15,531 residents
- 99201 13,342
Spokane (99201)
13,342 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99218 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99218 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
- 99203
Spokane (99203)
$104,372 median income
- 99208
Spokane (99208)
$88,599 median income
- 99224
Spokane (99224)
$80,770 median income
- 99218
Spokane (99218)
$80,733 median income
- 99205
Spokane (99205)
$77,374 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 99218 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99208 | Spokane, WA | 49,193 | 2.9 mi |
| 99207 | Spokane, WA | 30,854 | 5.0 mi |
| 99205 | Spokane, WA | 42,137 | 4.7 mi |
| 99201 | Spokane, WA | 13,342 | 6.8 mi |
| 99005 | Colbert, WA | 8,574 | 6.2 mi |
| 99202 | Spokane, WA | 21,580 | 7.2 mi |
| 99204 | Spokane, WA | 6,681 | 7.9 mi |
| 99203 | Spokane, WA | 20,192 | 9.0 mi |
| 99212 | Spokane, WA | 19,197 | 8.0 mi |
| 99224 | Spokane, WA | 18,289 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99218, 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 (15,531 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 99218 in?
ZIP code 99218 (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 99218?
ZIP code 99218 in Spokane, WA has a population of 15,531 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99218?
The median household income in ZIP 99218 is $80,733, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99218?
The median home value in ZIP 99218 is $445,300, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99218?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99218 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99218?
ZIP code 99218 has 621 business establishments employing approximately 9,769 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99218?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99218 are: Health care and social assistance (131), Retail trade (92), Accommodation and food services (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99218?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99218 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 99218?
In ZIP code 99218, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% 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 99218?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99218 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99218?
In ZIP code 99218, approximately 58.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99218?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99218 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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