99217 ZIP Code — Spokane, WA
Spokane County, Washington
ZIP code 99217 is located in Spokane, Washington, within Spokane County. It covers approximately 51.42 square miles and serves a population of 19,533 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.
About ZIP code 99217
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $286,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $71,078. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
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 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,533
population
51.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
99217 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99217
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99217. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Spokane | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
99216 Spokane (5.6 mi)
99212 Spokane (5.8 mi)
99021 Mead (5.9 mi)
99027 Otis Orchards (6.8 mi)
99207 Spokane (7.1 mi)
99218 Spokane (7.3 mi)
99206 Spokane (7.5 mi)
99251 Spokane (7.6 mi)
99037 Veradale (8.1 mi)
99202 Spokane (8.3 mi)
99005 Colbert (8.8 mi)
99025 Newman Lake (9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,533 |
| Population density | 380 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 51.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.7422 |
| Longitude | -117.2567 |
| 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 | 41.2% | 41.6% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 32.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 20.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 5.5% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
19,533
Population
380
People per sq mi
39.7
Median age
$71,078
Median household income
$37,083
Per capita income
$286,400
Median home value
$1,163
Median monthly rent
67.0%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
5,442
Housing units
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
616
Under 5
601
532
5–9
519
623
10–14
608
671
15–19
656
491
20–24
479
1,429
25–34
1,396
1,238
35–44
1,208
1,558
45–54
1,521
580
55–59
567
619
60–64
605
997
65–74
974
420
75–84
410
109
85+
106
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,336 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 15,197 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,016 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 39.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.6%
Two or more races
9.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Asian
3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.5%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Black or African American
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,168 | 78.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,893 | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,035 | 5% |
| Asian | 665 | 3.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 310 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 250 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 164 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.2% | 41.6% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 32.2% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 20.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 5.5% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
7.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 7.5% |
| Median income | $71,078 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
2.5%
$100k–$150k
8.0%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k–$300k
26.9%
$300k–$500k
26.3%
$500k–$1M
15.9%
$1M+
3.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,163 |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% |
| Vacant | 1.8% |
| Single-family detached | 73.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.7% |
| Mobile homes | 5.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% |
| 3 or more | 32.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.5% |
| Electricity | 42.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 4.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,744 | 47.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 604 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,618 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,936 | 24.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,286 | 28.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,105 | 26.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 23.7% |
| Married | 50.6% | 51.0% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 18.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
29.1%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Associate's degree
16.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 186 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 209 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,713 | 42.4% |
| High school | 1,187 | 29.4% |
| College / grad school | 742 | 18.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Retail trade
13.0%
Construction
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Professional & management
7.6%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Other services
5.2%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.2% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
26.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.7% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| Arthritis | 26.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.2% |
| Visited dentist | 62.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,584 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 and over | 41.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.0% |
| Public insurance | 42.3% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,316 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 834 | 4.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 76 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 501 | 2.7% |
| Other languages | 257 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,546 | 89.8% |
| Born in same state | 17,379 | 89.0% |
| Born in different state | 10,938 | 56.0% |
| Foreign born | 167 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,987 | 10.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,490 | 75.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,537 | 13% |
| French | 2,258 | 11.6% |
| Polish | 1,017 | 5.2% |
| Arab | 866 | 4.4% |
| English | 639 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 147 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 120 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 54 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 34 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99217
What city is ZIP code 99217 in?
ZIP code 99217 is primarily assigned to Spokane, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 99217 in?
ZIP code 99217 falls within Spokane County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 99217 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 99217 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 99217?
ZIP code 99217 has an estimated population of 19,533 residents, with a density of 380 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99217?
The median home value in ZIP code 99217 is $286,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99217?
The median household income in ZIP code 99217 is $71,078, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99217 in?
ZIP code 99217 observes the PST timezone.