99021 ZIP Code — Mead, WA

Spokane County, Washington

ZIP code 99021 is located in Mead, Washington, within Spokane County. It covers approximately 80.36 square miles and serves a population of 10,058 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 99021

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $383,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,558. 39% 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. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 99021 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,058

population

80.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

99021 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99021

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mead	Acceptable
Mead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99217 Spokane (5.9 mi) 99005 Colbert (5.9 mi) 99025 Newman Lake (6.6 mi) 99003 Chattaroy (7.3 mi) 99218 Spokane (9.2 mi) 99027 Otis Orchards (9.7 mi) 99251 Spokane (9.8 mi) 99208 Spokane (10.6 mi) 99216 Spokane (10.8 mi) 99212 Spokane (11.5 mi) 99207 Spokane (11.7 mi) 99206 Spokane (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,058
Population density	125 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	80.36 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	47.8261
Longitude	-117.2375
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	32.0%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	7.2%	5.5%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

10,058

Population

125

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$78,558

Median household income

$35,000

Per capita income

$383,400

Median home value

$1,263

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

3,478

Housing units

28.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

359

Under 5

380

258

5–9

274

421

10–14

446

417

15–19

443

174

20–24

185

383

25–34

406

594

35–44

629

725

45–54

769

331

55–59

352

325

60–64

345

647

65–74

686

215

75–84

228

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,776	27.6%
18 and over	7,282	72.4%
65 and over	1,842	18.3%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 1.1%

Other race 0.9%

Black or African American 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	9,224	90.4%
Two or more races	429	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	149	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	129	1.3%
Asian	116	1.1%
Other race	89	0.9%
Black or African American	46	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	25	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.0%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	7.2%	5.5%	10.6%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$78,558

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 37.8%

$500k–$1M 23.1%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$383,400
Median rent / month	$1,263
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	67.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	27.4%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	24.2%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	12.1%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	26.3%
5+ bedrooms	15.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	15.7%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	49.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.9%
Electricity	38.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	2.9%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,195	63.5%
Cohabiting couple	202	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	362	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	698	20.2%
Households with children under 18	1,306	37.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,304	37.7%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	22.9%
Married	62.4%	54.2%
Separated	0.4%	1.8%
Widowed	1.7%	6.9%
Divorced	13.4%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 22.2%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	103	4.3%
Kindergarten	46	1.9%
Elementary school	1,203	50.7%
High school	718	30.3%
College / grad school	303	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Professional & management 10.3%

Retail trade 10.1%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Construction 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Public administration 6.1%

Other services 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 20.7%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 16.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	70.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	9.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	771	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,319	92.7%
Spanish	81	0.9%
Other Indo-European	37	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	31	0.3%
Other languages	13	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,816	97.6%
Born in same state	9,684	96.3%
Born in different state	5,947	59.1%
Foreign born	132	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	242	2.4%
Not a US citizen	185	76.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,343	13.4%
Italian	1,188	11.8%
Polish	467	4.6%
Arab	253	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	243	2.4%
Dutch	102	1%
German	54	0.5%
Irish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99021

What city is ZIP code 99021 in?

ZIP code 99021 is primarily assigned to Mead, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 99021 in?

ZIP code 99021 falls within Spokane County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 99021 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 99021 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99021 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 99021 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 99021 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 99021 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99021?

The median home value in ZIP code 99021 is $383,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 99021 in?

ZIP code 99021 observes the PST timezone.