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Population and households in ZIP 99027
Household size in ZIP 99027
| Period | ZIP 99027 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | +0.05 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 99027 is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.61 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southwest.
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 99027
| Period | ZIP 99027 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.6 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.8 | 40.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 99027 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.0, mirroring the country. Only 24 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 99027
| Period | ZIP 99027 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 99027 than nationally: 10.1%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Spokane area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.4 points, even as the national share fell.
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 99027
Renters in ZIP 99027
| Period | ZIP 99027 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 33.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 35.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 36.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 34.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 99027 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 41.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 99027
| Period | ZIP 99027 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 99027: just 3.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.9 points, as it has nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight 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 99027
| Period | ZIP 99027 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 99027 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 99027
| Period | ZIP 99027 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,051 | $795 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,199 | $881 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,175 | $1,006 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,286 | $1,413 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$235 | +$617 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 99027 pays $1,286 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $235 a month from 2006–10, a 22% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southeast.
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 99027
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99027
| Period | ZIP 99027 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 27.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 28.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 30.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 32.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 99027 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.9%, against 35.6% nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southwest. ZIP 99027 has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Washington ZIP codes.
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 99027
| Period | ZIP 99027 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.9% | 92.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 92.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 93.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 94.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 99027 is close to the national rate: 89.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Spokane area (94.5%). The share with a diploma is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 99027
| Period | ZIP 99027 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 99027 has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 99027 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 99027 | 2.34 | 47.8 | 10.1% | 13.2% | 3.3% | 1982 | $1,286 | 19.9% | 89.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 99019 | 2.54 | 44.4 | 7.9% | 28.9% | 9.3% | 2001 | $1,871 | 49.5% | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 99025 | 2.84 | 45.0 | 4.6% | 6.7% | 13.7% | 1981 | $1,331 | 25.3% | 94.9% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 99016 | 2.74 | 38.8 | 12.0% | 29.0% | 6.4% | 2003 | $1,833 | 38.1% | 94.8% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 99216 | 2.46 | 39.4 | 12.2% | 48.9% | 9.9% | 1978 | $1,551 | 25.8% | 95.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 99037 | 2.81 | 38.5 | 9.1% | 36.0% | 3.4% | 1994 | $1,596 | 35.4% | 95.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 99206 | 2.47 | 40.4 | 10.2% | 39.2% | 6.1% | 1978 | $1,399 | 29.3% | 95.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 83854 | 2.79 | 37.6 | 11.2% | 32.2% | 5.8% | 2001 | $1,559 | 26.4% | 93.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 99212 | 2.45 | 41.8 | 13.5% | 29.1% | 8.2% | 1972 | $1,432 | 24.1% | 92.7% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 99217 | 2.58 | 39.6 | 11.5% | 39.4% | 4.4% | 1979 | $1,390 | 21.1% | 93.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 99023 | 2.88 | 49.2 | 8.7% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1996 | $1,356 | 43.9% | 93.2% | 1.4% |
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 99027. 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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