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Population and households in ZIP 99109
Household size in ZIP 99109
| Period | ZIP 99109 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.05 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 99109 are small: just 2.17 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.24, mirroring the country.
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 99109
| Period | ZIP 99109 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.2 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.1 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.1 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.6 | 40.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.6, ZIP 99109 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 48.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 99109
| Period | ZIP 99109 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 99109: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 99109
Renters in ZIP 99109
| Period | ZIP 99109 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 33.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 35.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 36.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 34.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 99109 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (50.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 8.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 99109
| Period | ZIP 99109 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 99109: 14.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 99109
| Period | ZIP 99109 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 99109 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1971 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 99109
| Period | ZIP 99109 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $582 | $795 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $713 | $881 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $605 | $1,006 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $749 | $1,413 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$166 | +$617 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 99109 pays $749 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $166 a month from 2006–10, a 29% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 99109
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99109
| Period | ZIP 99109 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 27.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 28.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 30.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 32.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 99109: 22.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 99109
| Period | ZIP 99109 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.3% | 92.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 92.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 93.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 94.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 99109 is a bit above the national rate: 91.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in the wider Spokane area (94.5%). The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 99109
| Period | ZIP 99109 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 99109: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. 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 99109 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 99109 | 2.17 | 51.6 | 5.8% | 20.0% | 14.0% | 1979 | $749 | 22.5% | 91.5% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 99181 | 2.25 | 54.4 | 6.4% | 11.7% | 16.5% | 1989 | $923 | 19.1% | 93.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 99101 | 2.67 | 45.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | 17.7% | 1993 | $771 | 22.2% | 95.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 99131 | 2.31 | 53.3 | 6.0% | 20.7% | 23.7% | 1992 | $877 | 16.4% | 92.0% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 99180 | 2.06 | 56.0 | 7.1% | 9.9% | 27.8% | 1989 | $917 | 15.2% | 97.0% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 99137 | 2.21 | 52.9 | 7.9% | 23.9% | 19.7% | 1995 | $802 | 14.1% | 93.2% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 99138 | 2.56 | 45.1 | 18.1% | 38.3% | 29.3% | 1979 | $521 | 23.2% | 92.5% | 21.0% |
| ZIP 99156 | 2.37 | 47.4 | 9.2% | 21.1% | 19.3% | 1984 | $949 | 22.2% | 94.3% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 83822 | 2.43 | 49.6 | 2.8% | 13.3% | 17.2% | 1989 | $954 | 12.3% | 86.0% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 83856 | 2.74 | 47.5 | 5.9% | 12.1% | 26.1% | 1982 | $930 | 19.0% | 93.2% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 83841 | 2.67 | 57.4 | 8.1% | 5.1% | 19.1% | 1993 | $818 | 27.8% | 98.8% | 8.0% |
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 99109. 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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