99223 ZIP Code — Spokane, WA

Spokane County, Washington

ZIP code 99223 is located in Spokane, Washington, within Spokane County. It covers approximately 32.06 square miles and serves a population of 34,868 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 99223

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $410,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

The gap between median ($87,133) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 99223 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

34,868

population

32.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

99223 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99223

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99223. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spokane	Acceptable
Spokane	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99203 Spokane (3.7 mi) 99202 Spokane (4.7 mi) 99204 Spokane (5.3 mi) 99212 Spokane (5.5 mi) 99258 Spokane (5.8 mi) 99252 Spokane (5.8 mi) 99256 Spokane (5.8 mi) 99260 Spokane (5.8 mi) 99206 Spokane (5.8 mi) 99036 Valleyford (5.9 mi) 99201 Spokane (6.5 mi) 99207 Spokane (7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	34,868
Population density	1,088 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	32.06 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	47.5911
Longitude	-117.3511
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	35.0%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.1%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	11.5%	5.5%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

34,868

Population

1,088

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$87,133

Median household income

$52,063

Per capita income

$410,500

Median home value

$1,139

Median monthly rent

64.5%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

10,054

Housing units

52.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

954

Under 5

952

1,071

5–9

1,069

1,330

10–14

1,328

813

15–19

812

803

20–24

802

2,185

25–34

2,181

2,245

35–44

2,241

1,797

45–54

1,793

1,268

55–59

1,265

1,409

60–64

1,407

1,976

65–74

1,972

1,039

75–84

1,037

560

85+

559

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,933	22.8%
18 and over	26,935	77.2%
65 and over	7,143	20.5%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.1%

Two or more races 7.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Black or African American 2.6%

Asian 2.4%

Other race 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	28,922	79.1%
Two or more races	2,757	7.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,714	4.7%
Black or African American	944	2.6%
Asian	874	2.4%
Other race	747	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	522	1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	102	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.1%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	11.5%	5.5%	10.6%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k+ 16.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
$200k+	16.2%
Median income	$87,133

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 40.9%

$500k–$1M 28.0%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$410,500
Median rent / month	$1,139
Owner occupied	64.5%
Renter occupied	35.5%
Vacant	3.9%
Single-family detached	66.7%
Large apartment buildings	16.8%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	11.8%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	14.4%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	26.7%
4 bedrooms	24.7%
5+ bedrooms	11.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.1%
Electricity	41.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,313	49.9%
Cohabiting couple	889	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	2,659	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	3,804	25.9%
Households with children under 18	4,023	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,346	36.5%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	22.3%
Married	58.2%	54.6%
Separated	0.5%	0.8%
Widowed	2.4%	7.6%
Divorced	13.1%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 15.8%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 31.1%

Graduate / professional 20.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	52.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	484	5.9%
Kindergarten	400	4.9%
Elementary school	3,918	48.0%
High school	1,504	18.4%
College / grad school	1,860	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.1%

Professional & management 13.4%

Finance & real estate 10.4%

Retail trade 9.8%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Construction 4.2%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.3%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.3%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.6%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	2.6%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	20.8%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 8.4%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 20.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.8%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	16.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	72.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,702	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	32,962	94.5%
Spanish	1,256	3.8%
Other Indo-European	291	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	281	0.9%
Other languages	368	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	32,233	92.4%
Born in same state	31,857	91.4%
Born in different state	16,838	48.3%
Foreign born	376	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	2,635	7.6%
Not a US citizen	1,419	53.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5,409	15.5%
Italian	4,892	14%
Polish	1,440	4.1%
Arab	1,017	2.9%
German	381	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	333	1%
Dutch	303	0.9%
Irish	126	0.4%
Norwegian	45	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99223

What city is ZIP code 99223 in?

ZIP code 99223 is primarily assigned to Spokane, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 99223 in?

ZIP code 99223 falls within Spokane County, Washington.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99223?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 99223 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 99223 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99223?

The median home value in ZIP code 99223 is $410,500.

Does ZIP code 99223 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 99223 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 99223 in?

ZIP code 99223 observes the PST timezone.