99009 ZIP Code — Elk, WA

Spokane County, Washington

ZIP code 99009 is located in Elk, Washington, within Spokane County. It covers approximately 81.00 square miles and serves a population of 4,868 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 99009

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $328,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,492. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 99009 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,868

population

81.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

99009 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99009

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99009. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99003 Chattaroy (6.3 mi) 99005 Colbert (12.7 mi) 99156 Newport (13 mi) 99006 Deer Park (13.1 mi) 99021 Mead (13.5 mi) 83804 Blanchard (13.9 mi) 99110 Clayton (15.1 mi) 99025 Newman Lake (16.1 mi) 83869 Spirit Lake (16.4 mi) 99148 Loon Lake (17 mi) 99208 Spokane (18.8 mi) 99217 Spokane (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,868
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	81.00 sq mi
Water area	1.21 sq mi
Latitude	48.0203
Longitude	-117.2596
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	509

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	5.5%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,868

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$75,492

Median household income

$28,485

Per capita income

$328,600

Median home value

$745

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

1,629

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

165

Under 5

156

175

5–9

167

174

10–14

166

195

15–19

186

20–24

236

25–34

225

497

35–44

472

207

45–54

196

149

55–59

142

214

60–64

204

232

65–74

220

167

75–84

158

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,233	25.3%
18 and over	3,635	74.7%
65 and over	805	16.5%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.5%

Two or more races 16.4%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,957	73.5%
Two or more races	885	16.4%
Hispanic or Latino	517	9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.3%
Asian	7	0.1%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	5.5%	10.6%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	23.7%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$75,492

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 45.4%

$500k–$1M 9.9%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$328,600
Median rent / month	$745
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	59.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	24.2%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	15.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	36.7%
4 bedrooms	26.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	9.7%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	54.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	54.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Wood	28.2%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	894	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	358	20.7%
Male householder, no spouse	240	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	241	13.9%
Households with children under 18	736	42.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	601	34.7%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	18.0%
Married	49.7%	50.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	4.3%	5.2%
Divorced	12.3%	25.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	1.8%
Kindergarten	59	5.2%
Elementary school	536	47.1%
High school	299	26.3%
College / grad school	224	19.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Agriculture & mining 14.9%

Public administration 13.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Professional & management 7.5%

Retail trade 7.2%

Construction 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Other services 2.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.2%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	25.9%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.7%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	15.7%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	46.4

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 18.9%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 43.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	18.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.6%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	495	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	10.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,547	93.4%
Spanish	4	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,842	99.5%
Born in same state	4,790	98.4%
Born in different state	3,042	62.5%
Foreign born	52	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	26	0.5%
Not a US citizen	10	38.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	945	19.4%
French	661	13.6%
German	271	5.6%
Polish	143	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	114	2.3%
Arab	82	1.7%
Dutch	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	93.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99009

What city is ZIP code 99009 in?

ZIP code 99009 is primarily assigned to Elk, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 99009 in?

ZIP code 99009 falls within Spokane County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 99009 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 99009 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99009?

16% of residents in ZIP code 99009 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99009 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 99009 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 99009 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 99009 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 99009 in?

ZIP code 99009 observes the PST timezone.