99205 ZIP Code — Spokane, WA
Spokane County, Washington
ZIP code 99205 is located in Spokane, Washington, within Spokane County. It covers approximately 8.97 square miles and serves a population of 44,216 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.
About ZIP code 99205
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $255,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $69,055. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
44,216
population
8.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
99205 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99205
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99205. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Spokane | Acceptable |
| Spokane | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
99201 Spokane (2.4 mi)
99258 Spokane (3 mi)
99256 Spokane (3 mi)
99260 Spokane (3 mi)
99252 Spokane (3 mi)
99207 Spokane (3.4 mi)
99204 Spokane (3.7 mi)
99251 Spokane (4.4 mi)
99202 Spokane (4.6 mi)
99218 Spokane (5 mi)
99203 Spokane (5.3 mi)
99224 Spokane (5.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,216 |
| Population density | 4,929 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.6961 |
| Longitude | -117.4593 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 509 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.0% | 41.6% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.5% | 32.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 20.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 5.5% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
44,216
Population
4,929
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$69,055
Median household income
$33,136
Per capita income
$255,300
Median home value
$1,199
Median monthly rent
69.9%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
13,307
Housing units
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,285
Under 5
1,304
1,390
5–9
1,411
1,316
10–14
1,337
1,214
15–19
1,232
1,383
20–24
1,405
3,820
25–34
3,878
3,066
35–44
3,112
2,800
45–54
2,843
1,126
55–59
1,143
1,576
60–64
1,599
1,842
65–74
1,870
788
75–84
799
336
85+
341
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,731 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 34,485 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 5,976 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.2%
Two or more races
9.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Black or African American
1.4%
Asian
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.2%
Other race
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,125 | 81.2% |
| Two or more races | 4,303 | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,502 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 657 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 612 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 542 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 491 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 486 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.0% | 41.6% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.5% | 32.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 20.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 5.5% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
20.9%
$75k–$100k
17.9%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $69,055 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
7.2%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
44.3%
$300k–$500k
26.0%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,199 |
| Owner occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter occupied | 30.1% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 87.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 26.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 20.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% |
| 3 or more | 24.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.6% |
| Electricity | 28.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 2.3% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,327 | 41.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,910 | 10.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,332 | 18.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,240 | 29.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,293 | 29.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,369 | 24.5% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.6% | 30.1% |
| Married | 44.0% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 19.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
24.8%
Some college, no degree
27.8%
Associate's degree
14.1%
Bachelor's degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 646 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 361 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,504 | 45.9% |
| High school | 2,074 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,221 | 22.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Retail trade
14.2%
Professional & management
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Construction
6.2%
Public administration
6.2%
Other services
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.2% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 15.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.0% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.5% |
| Carpool | 11.2% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 11.2% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.7%
Under 18 years
13.4%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
18.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.2% |
| Retirement income | 20.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 28.5% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 19.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.1% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,194 | 9.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 35.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.4% |
| Public insurance | 44.0% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,627 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 784 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 252 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 193 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 306 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,860 | 96.9% |
| Born in same state | 42,103 | 95.2% |
| Born in different state | 27,018 | 61.1% |
| Foreign born | 757 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,356 | 3.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 726 | 53.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,696 | 12.9% |
| Italian | 5,471 | 12.4% |
| Polish | 2,453 | 5.5% |
| Arab | 2,040 | 4.6% |
| English | 519 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 474 | 1.1% |
| German | 220 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 196 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 39 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99205
What city is ZIP code 99205 in?
ZIP code 99205 is primarily assigned to Spokane, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 99205 in?
ZIP code 99205 falls within Spokane County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 99205 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 99205 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 99205?
ZIP code 99205 has an estimated population of 44,216 residents, with a density of 4,931 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99205?
The median household income in ZIP code 99205 is $69,055, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99205?
The median home value in ZIP code 99205 is $255,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 99205 in?
ZIP code 99205 observes the PST timezone.