99036 ZIP Code — Valleyford, WA

Spokane County, Washington

ZIP code 99036 is located in Valleyford, Washington, within Spokane County. It covers approximately 38.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,546 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 99036

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $541,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $140,300. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 99036 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,546

population

38.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

99036 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99036

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Valleyford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99023 Mica (5.7 mi) 99223 Spokane (5.9 mi) 99031 Spangle (7.2 mi) 99030 Rockford (7.5 mi) 99206 Spokane (7.7 mi) 99037 Veradale (8.3 mi) 99012 Fairfield (9.5 mi) 99203 Spokane (9.6 mi) 99016 Greenacres (9.6 mi) 99016 Greenacres (9.6 mi) 99212 Spokane (10.1 mi) 99202 Spokane (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,546
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	38.20 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	47.5246
Longitude	-117.2709
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	15.1%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	41.2%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	14.1%	5.5%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,546

Population

People per sq mi

53.1

Median age

$140,300

Median household income

$58,307

Per capita income

$541,900

Median home value

$1,238

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

0.2%

Unemployment

594

Housing units

32.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

142

45–54

103

113

55–59

100

60–64

109

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	266	17.2%
18 and over	1,280	82.8%
65 and over	302	19.5%
Median age	53.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,544	99.7%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.1%	41.6%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	41.2%	20.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	14.1%	5.5%	10.6%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 3.2%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 33.4%

$200k+ 11.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	3.2%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	5.1%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	33.4%
$200k+	11.3%
Median income	$140,300

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 29.1%

$500k–$1M 54.3%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$541,900
Median rent / month	$1,238
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	88.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	35.7%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	27.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	22.2%
5+ bedrooms	11.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	13.9%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	55.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.7%
Electricity	51.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	20.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	377	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	26	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	152	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	73	11.6%
Households with children under 18	112	17.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	240	38.2%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	18.7%
Married	54.9%	65.8%
Separated	6.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.2%
Divorced	15.7%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 19.9%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 19.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	32.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.2%
Kindergarten	14	5.0%
Elementary school	139	50.0%
High school	63	22.7%
College / grad school	53	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 21.7%

Manufacturing 21.7%

Professional & management 15.1%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Retail trade 10.4%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Public administration 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Information 1.2%

Other services 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	7.3%
Sales & office	27.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.4%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.9%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	29.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	15.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	7.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	74.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	8.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	17.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.3%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,500	97.0%
Spanish	37	2.5%
Other Indo-European	9	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	28	1.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,480	95.7%
Born in same state	1,467	94.9%
Born in different state	877	56.7%
Foreign born	13	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	66	4.3%
Not a US citizen	15	22.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	233	15.1%
French	220	14.2%
Polish	100	6.5%
Italian	67	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	38	2.5%
Dutch	21	1.4%
German	6	0.4%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99036

What city is ZIP code 99036 in?

ZIP code 99036 is primarily assigned to Valleyford, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 99036 in?

ZIP code 99036 falls within Spokane County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 99036 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 99036 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99036 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 99036 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 99036 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 99036 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99036?

The median household income in ZIP code 99036 is $140,300, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99036 in?

ZIP code 99036 observes the PST timezone.