99201 ZIP Code — Spokane, WA

Spokane County, Washington

ZIP code 99201 is located in Spokane, Washington, within Spokane County. It covers approximately 2.97 square miles and serves a population of 14,246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 99201

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $220,000. Renters make up the majority at 72%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($34,462) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 99201 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

14,246

population

2.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

99201 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99201

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99201. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spokane	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99258 Spokane (0.7 mi) 99252 Spokane (0.7 mi) 99260 Spokane (0.7 mi) 99256 Spokane (0.7 mi) 99204 Spokane (1.3 mi) 99205 Spokane (2.4 mi) 99202 Spokane (2.7 mi) 99203 Spokane (2.9 mi) 99207 Spokane (2.9 mi) 99224 Spokane (5.5 mi) 99212 Spokane (5.8 mi) 99251 Spokane (6.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,246
Population density	4,797 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	2.97 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	47.6648
Longitude	-117.4375
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	67.8%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.9%	5.5%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

14,246

Population

4,797

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$34,462

Median household income

$35,487

Per capita income

$220,000

Median home value

$824

Median monthly rent

28.3%

Home ownership

32.5%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

3,079

Housing units

30.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

181

Under 5

151

164

5–9

137

269

10–14

225

306

15–19

257

522

20–24

438

1,737

25–34

1,457

1,205

35–44

1,010

879

45–54

737

614

55–59

515

561

60–64

471

1,034

65–74

867

237

75–84

198

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,494	10.5%
18 and over	12,752	89.5%
65 and over	2,410	16.9%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.5%

Two or more races 11.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%

Black or African American 2.4%

Other race 2.3%

Asian 2.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	11,041	73.5%
Two or more races	1,670	11.1%
Hispanic or Latino	769	5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	463	3.1%
Black or African American	366	2.4%
Other race	340	2.3%
Asian	329	2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	37	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.8%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.9%	5.5%	10.6%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 15.7%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 10.5%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	15.7%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	10.5%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$34,462

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 12.7%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$220,000
Median rent / month	$824
Owner occupied	28.3%
Renter occupied	71.7%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	23.7%
Large apartment buildings	35.2%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	3.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	47.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	15.8%
1 bedroom	34.3%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	13.3%
4 bedrooms	3.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	30.9%
1 vehicle	40.8%
2 vehicles	21.5%
3 or more	6.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.0%
Electricity	64.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,298	16.9%
Cohabiting couple	674	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	3,014	39.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,706	35.2%
Households with children under 18	724	9.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,953	25.4%
Average household size	1.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.3%	41.8%
Married	22.0%	22.6%
Separated	2.6%	2.2%
Widowed	1.6%	5.9%
Divorced	20.6%	27.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 25.5%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.0%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	30.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	134	7.3%
Kindergarten	72	3.9%
Elementary school	634	34.3%
High school	512	27.7%
College / grad school	496	26.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.2%

Professional & management 18.9%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Retail trade 10.9%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Information 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Construction 3.3%

Other services 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Public administration 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	29.9%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.2%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	12.9%
Walk	8.7%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 32.5%

Under 18 years 42.1%

18 and over 31.3%

Married-couple families 11.1%

Female-led households 36.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	14.5%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	7.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	83.0%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,013	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.4%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	26.9%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.7%
Public insurance	59.9%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,914	97.7%
Spanish	382	2.7%
Other Indo-European	153	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	49	0.4%
Other languages	80	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,709	96.2%
Born in same state	13,529	95.0%
Born in different state	6,517	45.7%
Foreign born	180	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	537	3.8%
Not a US citizen	146	27.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,234	15.7%
French	1,529	10.7%
Arab	779	5.5%
Polish	639	4.5%
English	229	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	149	1%
Dutch	44	0.3%
Norwegian	13	0.1%
Irish	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.0%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99201

What city is ZIP code 99201 in?

ZIP code 99201 is primarily assigned to Spokane, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 99201 in?

ZIP code 99201 falls within Spokane County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 99201 mostly rentals?

72% of occupied units in ZIP code 99201 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99201?

33% of residents in ZIP code 99201 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99201 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 99201 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99201?

The median household income in ZIP code 99201 is $34,462, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99201 in?

ZIP code 99201 observes the PST timezone.