PlainZIP

Spokane, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99223

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

29,273
395/sq mi
$94,279
Median income
$490,500
Median home value
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spokane pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
395
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99223 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99223 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, with 29,273 residents across 74.1 square miles, a density of 395 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 99223 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,279 (4% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $55,442. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. Housing costs here run $490,500 for a typical home value (4% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,347 a month; 66.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 99223 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 99223

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spokane, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99223.

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 99223, 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

29,273

Population

74.1

Area (sq mi)

395

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99223?

40.9

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 78.5%
African American 5.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$94,279

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$55,442

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99223 ranks nationally

Spokane, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,279 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.3%

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

What does housing look like?

15,287

Total Housing Units

14,767

Occupied Units

520

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$490,500

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,347

Median Rent

1988

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

341

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+241%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99223 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +241% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 234
2021 +20.2% 281
2022 +17.9% 332
2023 -0.9% 329
2024 +3.8% 341

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 645 business establishments in ZIP 99223, employing approximately 5,058 people with a combined annual payroll of $216,609,000.

645

Businesses

5,058

Employees

$216.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 120 18.6%
Retail trade 72 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 72 11.2%
Construction 70 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 65 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 55 8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 50 7.8%
Finance and insurance 40 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 3.9%
Wholesale trade 15 2.3%
Information 14 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.6%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Manufacturing 5 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.8%

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 99223 vs 99203 →

ZIP 99223 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 99223 ranks #4 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 99223 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 99223 ranks #3 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
99203 Spokane, WA 20,192 3.8 mi
99202 Spokane, WA 21,580 4.8 mi
99212 Spokane, WA 19,197 5.4 mi
99206 Spokane, WA 34,802 4.9 mi
99036 Valleyford, WA 1,448 5.6 mi
99204 Spokane, WA 6,681 5.4 mi
99207 Spokane, WA 30,854 7.0 mi
99201 Spokane, WA 13,342 6.5 mi
99037 Veradale, WA 12,973 7.5 mi
99205 Spokane, WA 42,137 8.7 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
99216 standard
Spokane, WA
Pop: 24,362
99202 standard
Spokane, WA
Pop: 21,580

Related Areas

Spokane County Spokane, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99223 in? ▼
ZIP code 99223 (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 99223? ▼
ZIP code 99223 in Spokane, WA has a population of 29,273 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99223? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99223 is $94,279, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99223? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99223 is $490,500, which is 76% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99223? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99223 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99223? ▼
ZIP code 99223 has 645 business establishments employing approximately 5,058 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99223? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99223 are: Health care and social assistance (120), Retail trade (72), Professional, scientific, and technical services (72). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99223? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99223 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 241%. 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 99223? ▼
In ZIP code 99223, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.3% 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 99223? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99223 is 22.1 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 99223? ▼
In ZIP code 99223, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99223? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99223 is 9.1% 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.