99216 ZIP Code — Spokane, WA
Spokane County, Washington
ZIP code 99216 is located in Spokane, Washington, within Spokane County. It covers approximately 14.23 square miles and serves a population of 27,302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.
About ZIP code 99216
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $301,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $62,244. 34% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,302
population
14.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
99216 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99216
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Spokane | Acceptable |
| Spokane | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
99037 Veradale (2.7 mi)
99206 Spokane (3.3 mi)
99016 Greenacres (3.9 mi)
99016 Greenacres (3.9 mi)
99027 Otis Orchards (4.6 mi)
99212 Spokane (5.4 mi)
99217 Spokane (5.6 mi)
99019 Liberty Lake (6 mi)
99202 Spokane (8.5 mi)
99023 Mica (8.8 mi)
99207 Spokane (8.9 mi)
99223 Spokane (9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,302 |
| Population density | 1,919 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.6715 |
| Longitude | -117.1981 |
| 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 | 49.4% | 41.6% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 32.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.4% | 20.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 5.5% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
27,302
Population
1,919
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$62,244
Median household income
$33,212
Per capita income
$301,100
Median home value
$1,204
Median monthly rent
47.6%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
6,571
Housing units
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
874
Under 5
862
825
5–9
813
701
10–14
690
628
15–19
619
1,012
20–24
997
2,637
25–34
2,598
1,489
35–44
1,467
1,539
45–54
1,516
656
55–59
647
940
60–64
927
1,384
65–74
1,364
707
75–84
696
360
85+
354
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,684 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 21,618 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 4,865 | 17.8% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.7%
Two or more races
6.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Other race
1.6%
Black or African American
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,959 | 83.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,886 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,306 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 472 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 379 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 324 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 237 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.4% | 41.6% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 32.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.4% | 20.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 5.5% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
10.9%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
24.0%
$75k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $62,244 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$100k–$150k
3.5%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k–$300k
36.7%
$300k–$500k
42.8%
$500k–$1M
6.2%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $301,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,204 |
| Owner occupied | 47.6% |
| Renter occupied | 52.4% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
| Single-family detached | 53.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 22.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% |
| 3 or more | 26.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.7% |
| Electricity | 56.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,832 | 42.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,236 | 10.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,228 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,205 | 27.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,230 | 28.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,457 | 30.1% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married | 45.7% | 44.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 12.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 16.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
29.8%
Some college, no degree
28.0%
Associate's degree
14.6%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 442 | 8.4% |
| Kindergarten | 199 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,579 | 49.0% |
| High school | 896 | 17.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,142 | 21.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Retail trade
13.7%
Professional & management
11.4%
Construction
8.5%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Other services
6.0%
Public administration
4.8%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.1% |
| Service | 18.6% |
| Sales & office | 23.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 16.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.9% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.4% |
| Carpool | 12.1% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 9.3% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.6 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
19.4%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
32.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.7% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,967 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.5% |
| Under 18 | 10.8% |
| 18–64 years | 15.3% |
| 65 and over | 45.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.5% |
| Public insurance | 46.7% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,566 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 830 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 406 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 238 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 72 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,676 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 25,477 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 14,673 | 53.7% |
| Foreign born | 199 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,626 | 6.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 989 | 60.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,252 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 3,087 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 1,289 | 4.7% |
| Polish | 1,225 | 4.5% |
| English | 386 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 223 | 0.8% |
| German | 161 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99216
What city is ZIP code 99216 in?
ZIP code 99216 is primarily assigned to Spokane, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 99216 in?
ZIP code 99216 falls within Spokane County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 99216 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 99216 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 99216?
ZIP code 99216 has an estimated population of 27,302 residents, with a density of 1,918 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99216?
The median home value in ZIP code 99216 is $301,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99216?
The median household income in ZIP code 99216 is $62,244, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99216 in?
ZIP code 99216 observes the PST timezone.