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Population and households in ZIP 99026
Household size in ZIP 99026
| Period | ZIP 99026 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.98 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | +0.05 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 99026 are large by national standards, averaging 2.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.78 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 99026
| Period | ZIP 99026 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.2 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 40.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.8, ZIP 99026 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.4, in line with the national trend. ZIP 99026 is older than at least four in five Washington ZIP codes.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 99026
| Period | ZIP 99026 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.4% of households in ZIP 99026, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 99026
Renters in ZIP 99026
| Period | ZIP 99026 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 33.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 35.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 36.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 34.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 6.6% of households in ZIP 99026 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly four in ten owners (37.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Washington ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 99026
| Period | ZIP 99026 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in ZIP 99026 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.1 points, mirroring the country. Only 26 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 99026
| Period | ZIP 99026 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 99026 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 99026
| Period | ZIP 99026 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $994 | $795 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,001 | $881 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $594 | $1,006 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,475 | $1,413 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$480 | +$617 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 99026 costs $1,475 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $480 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 99026
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99026
| Period | ZIP 99026 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 27.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 28.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 30.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.2% | 32.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 99026 than nationally: 31.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.6 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 99026
| Period | ZIP 99026 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.4% | 92.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 92.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 93.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 94.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 99026: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 99026 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Washington ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 99026
| Period | ZIP 99026 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 99026 has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 99026 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 99026 | 2.98 | 45.8 | 3.4% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 1993 | $1,475 | 31.2% | 96.6% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 99034 | 2.54 | 38.7 | 27.2% | 25.9% | 2.2% | 1996 | $384 | 8.0% | 92.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 99208 | 2.62 | 41.6 | 8.8% | 32.2% | 4.6% | 1984 | $1,806 | 34.9% | 95.9% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 99251 | 3.45 | 19.6 | 29.3% | 63.8% | 5.5% | 1983 | $2,543 | 40.0% | 98.8% | 13.9% |
| ZIP 99218 | 2.56 | 40.8 | 8.4% | 42.0% | 6.3% | 1984 | $1,415 | 37.9% | 97.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 99005 | 3.02 | 41.1 | 8.8% | 4.9% | 9.0% | 1997 | $1,446 | 36.5% | 98.0% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 99006 | 2.76 | 42.2 | 7.4% | 18.4% | 7.7% | 1988 | $1,162 | 19.1% | 91.5% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 99013 | 2.66 | 36.9 | 16.5% | 30.9% | 8.0% | 1990 | $497 | 17.6% | 91.4% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 99021 | 2.80 | 43.5 | 10.2% | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1988 | $1,443 | 31.6% | 94.2% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 99110 | 2.70 | 37.7 | 8.7% | 15.3% | 20.6% | 1993 | $1,288 | 20.6% | 94.4% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 99217 | 2.58 | 39.6 | 11.5% | 39.4% | 4.4% | 1979 | $1,390 | 21.1% | 93.1% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 99026. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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