99203 ZIP Code — Spokane, WA

Spokane County, Washington

ZIP code 99203 is located in Spokane, Washington, within Spokane County. It covers approximately 4.65 square miles and serves a population of 21,984 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 99203

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $414,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($91,735) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 99203 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,984

population

4.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

99203 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99203

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spokane	Acceptable
Spokane	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99204 Spokane (1.6 mi) 99260 Spokane (2.3 mi) 99252 Spokane (2.3 mi) 99256 Spokane (2.3 mi) 99258 Spokane (2.3 mi) 99202 Spokane (2.3 mi) 99201 Spokane (2.9 mi) 99223 Spokane (3.7 mi) 99207 Spokane (4.4 mi) 99212 Spokane (5.1 mi) 99205 Spokane (5.3 mi) 99224 Spokane (6.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21,984
Population density	4,728 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	4.65 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	47.6282
Longitude	-117.4074
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	30.8%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	11.6%	5.5%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

21,984

Population

4,728

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$91,735

Median household income

$53,043

Per capita income

$414,600

Median home value

$1,208

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

7,355

Housing units

59.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

523

Under 5

607

581

5–9

673

679

10–14

786

498

15–19

577

416

20–24

482

1,365

25–34

1,582

1,277

35–44

1,480

1,296

45–54

1,501

662

55–59

768

692

60–64

801

1,245

65–74

1,443

670

75–84

776

280

85+

324

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,562	20.8%
18 and over	17,422	79.2%
65 and over	4,738	21.6%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Asian 1.7%

Black or African American 1.3%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	19,654	87%
Two or more races	1,327	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	598	2.6%
Asian	394	1.7%
Black or African American	302	1.3%
Other race	195	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	101	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.8%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	11.6%	5.5%	10.6%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 15.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	15.2%
Median income	$91,735

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 47.8%

$500k–$1M 26.4%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$414,600
Median rent / month	$1,208
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	3.0%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	5.3%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	1.9%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	19.6%
1940–1949	15.8%
1939 or earlier	32.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	31.9%
4 bedrooms	24.9%
5+ bedrooms	9.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	47.6%
3 or more	18.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.0%
Electricity	24.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	3.7%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,876	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	555	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,075	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,798	30.1%
Households with children under 18	2,626	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,377	36.3%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	25.0%
Married	61.4%	50.0%
Separated	1.2%	0.3%
Widowed	1.2%	9.5%
Divorced	9.0%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 11.5%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 30.9%

Graduate / professional 28.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	59.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	399	7.9%
Kindergarten	159	3.2%
Elementary school	2,188	43.5%
High school	989	19.7%
College / grad school	1,296	25.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.0%

Professional & management 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Retail trade 8.6%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Public administration 5.0%

Other services 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Construction 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.5%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	3.1%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.8%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	4.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	15.1%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.9

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 3.9%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 8.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.6%
High blood pressure	28.2%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.3%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	14.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	6.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	75.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	7.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,524	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.9%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,854	94.9%
Spanish	210	1.0%
Other Indo-European	109	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.1%
Other languages	88	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,082	95.9%
Born in same state	20,668	94.0%
Born in different state	10,905	49.6%
Foreign born	414	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	902	4.1%
Not a US citizen	570	63.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,448	15.7%
Italian	3,206	14.6%
Polish	1,203	5.5%
Arab	1,108	5%
English	402	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	181	0.8%
German	180	0.8%
Norwegian	79	0.4%
Irish	65	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99203

What city is ZIP code 99203 in?

ZIP code 99203 is primarily assigned to Spokane, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 99203 in?

ZIP code 99203 falls within Spokane County, Washington.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99203?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99203?

The median home value in ZIP code 99203 is $414,600.

Does ZIP code 99203 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 99203 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 99203?

ZIP code 99203 has an estimated population of 21,984 residents, with a density of 4,732 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 99203 in?

ZIP code 99203 observes the PST timezone.