99027 ZIP Code — Otis Orchards, WA

Spokane County, Washington

ZIP code 99027 is located in Otis Orchards, Washington, within Spokane County. It covers approximately 15.48 square miles and serves a population of 5,973 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 99027

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 $342,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($67,207) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 48% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 99027 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,973

population

15.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

99027 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99027

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Otis Orchards	Acceptable
Otis Orchards	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99216 Spokane (4.6 mi) 99016 Greenacres (5.5 mi) 99016 Greenacres (5.5 mi) 99019 Liberty Lake (5.8 mi) 99037 Veradale (6.4 mi) 99217 Spokane (6.8 mi) 99025 Newman Lake (7.3 mi) 99206 Spokane (7.8 mi) 83854 Post Falls (8.5 mi) 99212 Spokane (9.5 mi) 99021 Mead (9.7 mi) 99023 Mica (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,973
Population density	386 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	15.48 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	47.7105
Longitude	-117.1191
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	35.1%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.6%	5.5%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,973

Population

386

People per sq mi

53.7

Median age

$67,207

Median household income

$41,101

Per capita income

$342,100

Median home value

$1,093

Median monthly rent

92.2%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

2,493

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

189

10–14

185

182

15–19

177

20–24

305

25–34

297

335

35–44

327

395

45–54

386

358

55–59

350

188

60–64

184

549

65–74

536

280

75–84

273

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	992	16.6%
18 and over	4,981	83.4%
65 and over	1,711	28.6%
Median age	53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Two or more races 3.4%

Other race 2.4%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,557	89%
Hispanic or Latino	273	4.4%
Two or more races	213	3.4%
Other race	153	2.4%
Asian	32	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.6%	5.5%	10.6%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$67,207

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 36.5%

$500k–$1M 20.2%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$342,100
Median rent / month	$1,093
Owner occupied	92.2%
Renter occupied	7.8%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	37.5%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	37.3%
4 bedrooms	23.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	43.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.2%
Electricity	38.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,543	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	62	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	508	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	434	17.0%
Households with children under 18	530	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,115	43.8%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	19.1%
Married	58.2%	62.8%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	4.6%
Divorced	17.3%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 28.3%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 16.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	94	7.5%
Kindergarten	13	1.0%
Elementary school	446	35.7%
High school	339	27.2%
College / grad school	356	28.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Professional & management 13.5%

Retail trade 12.4%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Construction 8.8%

Wholesale trade 8.3%

Other services 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 4.4%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 7.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	37.0%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	69.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	856	17.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.0%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,831	97.6%
Spanish	32	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	32	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,898	98.7%
Born in same state	5,646	94.5%
Born in different state	2,913	48.8%
Foreign born	252	4.2%
Naturalized citizen	75	1.3%
Not a US citizen	28	37.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	924	15.5%
Italian	687	11.5%
Arab	417	7%
Polish	202	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	37	0.6%
English	31	0.5%
Irish	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99027

What city is ZIP code 99027 in?

ZIP code 99027 is primarily assigned to Otis Orchards, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 99027 in?

ZIP code 99027 falls within Spokane County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 99027 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 99027 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 99027 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 99027 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99027 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 99027 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 99027 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 99027 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 99027 in?

ZIP code 99027 observes the PST timezone.