Spokane, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99224
Spokane County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,289
- 60/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,770
- Median income Near-median income area
- $461,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.7%
- 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 rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 60
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99224 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 99224 (Spokane, WA) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 303.5 in 2023 to 326.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99224 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, home to 18,289 residents across 303.3 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99224 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,770 (11% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,936. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $461,000 (10% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,379; 64.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spokane County, so 99224 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 99224
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spokane, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99224.
- Construction
Construction
94 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
39 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 99224, 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
18,289
Population
303.3
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99224?
40.6
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
6.9%
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?
$80,770
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$46,936
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99224 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)
$80,770 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
11,071housing units
11,071
Total Housing Units
10,502
Occupied Units
569
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$461,000
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,379
Median Rent
1999
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
326
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+226%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99224 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 219 |
| 2021 | +19.1% | 261 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 308 |
| 2023 | -1.5% | 304 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 326 |
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 505 business establishments in ZIP 99224, employing approximately 13,882 people with a combined annual payroll of $782,261,000.
505
Businesses
13,882
Employees
$782.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 94 | 18.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 6.9% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.6% |
| Information | 7 | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.6% |
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 99224 vs 99001 →
ZIP 99224 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
- 99203
Spokane (99203)
20,192 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
- 99204 6,681
Spokane (99204)
6,681 residents
- 99001 6,151
Airway Heights (99001)
6,151 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99224 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99224 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 99011
Fairchild Air Force Base (99011)
$69,917 median income
- 99001
Airway Heights (99001)
$62,518 median income
- 99207
Spokane (99207)
$60,452 median income
- 99204
Spokane (99204)
$58,277 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 99224 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99001 | Airway Heights, WA | 6,151 | 2.5 mi |
| 99204 | Spokane, WA | 6,681 | 5.1 mi |
| 99201 | Spokane, WA | 13,342 | 4.8 mi |
| 99020 | Marshall, WA | 82 | 6.3 mi |
| 99205 | Spokane, WA | 42,137 | 5.4 mi |
| 99011 | Fairchild Air Force Base, WA | 2,776 | 5.6 mi |
| 99203 | Spokane, WA | 20,192 | 6.4 mi |
| 99207 | Spokane, WA | 30,854 | 7.5 mi |
| 99208 | Spokane, WA | 49,193 | 9.7 mi |
| 99218 | Spokane, WA | 15,531 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99224, 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 (18,289 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 99224 in?
ZIP code 99224 (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 99224?
ZIP code 99224 in Spokane, WA has a population of 18,289 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99224?
The median household income in ZIP 99224 is $80,770, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99224?
The median home value in ZIP 99224 is $461,000, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99224?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99224 is White at 84.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99224?
ZIP code 99224 has 505 business establishments employing approximately 13,882 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99224?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99224 are: Construction (94), Real estate and rental and leasing (45), Other services (except public administration) (44). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99224?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99224 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. 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 99224?
In ZIP code 99224, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.7% 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 99224?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99224 is 21.0 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 99224?
In ZIP code 99224, approximately 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99224?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99224 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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