99026 ZIP Code — Nine Mile Falls, WA

Spokane County, Washington

ZIP code 99026 is located in Nine Mile Falls, Washington, within Spokane County. It covers approximately 63.10 square miles and serves a population of 8,828 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 99026

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $388,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,534. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 55% 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 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 99026 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,828

population

63.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

99026 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99026

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99026. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nine Mile Falls	Acceptable
Nine Mile Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99208 Spokane (7.9 mi) 99251 Spokane (10.1 mi) 99218 Spokane (10.3 mi) 99205 Spokane (10.8 mi) 99013 Ford (10.8 mi) 99006 Deer Park (11.7 mi) 99001 Airway Heights (12.1 mi) 99224 Spokane (12.1 mi) 99005 Colbert (12.4 mi) 99110 Clayton (12.4 mi) 99029 Reardan (12.5 mi) 99201 Spokane (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,828
Population density	140 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	63.10 sq mi
Water area	4.61 sq mi
Latitude	47.8086
Longitude	-117.6200
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	29.3%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	32.6%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.5%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

8,828

Population

140

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$93,534

Median household income

$42,892

Per capita income

$388,200

Median home value

$699

Median monthly rent

96.6%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

3,333

Housing units

28.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

166

Under 5

145

222

5–9

194

209

10–14

184

321

15–19

281

151

20–24

132

338

25–34

297

384

35–44

337

765

45–54

671

338

55–59

296

359

60–64

314

897

65–74

786

487

75–84

427

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,513	17.1%
18 and over	7,315	82.9%
65 and over	2,724	30.9%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Other race 1%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	8,265	92%
Two or more races	291	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	154	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	144	1.6%
Other race	91	1%
Asian	37	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.3%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	32.6%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.5%	10.6%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k+ 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	14.3%
$200k+	8.8%
Median income	$93,534

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 40.8%

$500k–$1M 25.9%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$388,200
Median rent / month	$699
Owner occupied	96.6%
Renter occupied	3.4%
Vacant	3.2%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.3%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	25.3%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	27.4%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	7.3%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	26.4%
5+ bedrooms	17.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	10.9%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	47.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.3%
Electricity	46.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	7.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,274	68.2%
Cohabiting couple	130	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	486	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	446	13.4%
Households with children under 18	700	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,780	53.4%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	12.4%
Married	59.4%	69.5%
Separated	0.7%	0.4%
Widowed	4.8%	7.8%
Divorced	12.0%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 22.7%

Some college, no degree 30.0%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	103	6.4%
Kindergarten	62	3.8%
Elementary school	581	36.0%
High school	591	36.6%
College / grad school	279	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Professional & management 11.7%

Retail trade 10.3%

Construction 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Public administration 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Other services 3.1%

Information 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.5%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.2

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 7.7%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 19.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.5%
Retirement income	44.0%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.4%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,172	16.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.0%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,517	96.5%
Spanish	37	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	37	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,612	97.6%
Born in same state	8,423	95.4%
Born in different state	4,120	46.7%
Foreign born	189	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	216	2.4%
Not a US citizen	202	93.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,627	18.4%
Arab	877	9.9%
Italian	784	8.9%
English	367	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	345	3.9%
German	63	0.7%
Dutch	47	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99026

What city is ZIP code 99026 in?

ZIP code 99026 is primarily assigned to Nine Mile Falls, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 99026 in?

ZIP code 99026 falls within Spokane County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 99026 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 99026 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99026 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 99026 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 99026 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 99026 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 99026 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 99026 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 99026 in?

ZIP code 99026 observes the PST timezone.