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Population and households in ZIP 99156
Household size in ZIP 99156
| Period | ZIP 99156 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | +0.05 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 99156 are small: just 2.37 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. Household size has climbed from 2.24 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 99156
| Period | ZIP 99156 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.4 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.6 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.4 | 40.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 99156 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.4, 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 crept up from 46.7, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 25 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 99156
| Period | ZIP 99156 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 99156 than nationally: 9.2%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Spokane area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points, 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 99156
Renters in ZIP 99156
| Period | ZIP 99156 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 33.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 35.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 36.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 34.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 99156 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 45.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.7 points from 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 99156
| Period | ZIP 99156 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 99156: 19.3% 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 is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 99156
| Period | ZIP 99156 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 99156 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east.
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 99156
| Period | ZIP 99156 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $568 | $795 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $899 | $881 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $835 | $1,006 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $949 | $1,413 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$381 | +$617 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 99156 runs $949 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $381 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the south.
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 99156
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99156
| Period | ZIP 99156 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 27.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 28.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 30.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 32.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 99156: 22.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.4 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 99156 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of 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 99156
| Period | ZIP 99156 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.2% | 92.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 92.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 93.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 94.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 99156: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Spokane area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 7.1 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 99156
| Period | ZIP 99156 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 99156 runs well above the national rate: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 25 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. 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 99156 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 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 99180 | 2.06 | 56.0 | 7.1% | 9.9% | 27.8% | 1989 | $917 | 15.2% | 97.0% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 99009 | 2.71 | 42.0 | 19.1% | 7.7% | 13.1% | 1982 | $986 | 18.0% | 95.8% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 83804 | 2.64 | 47.1 | 2.3% | 16.7% | 13.1% | 1998 | $1,296 | 32.9% | 93.1% | 9.7% |
| 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% |
| ZIP 99148 | 2.33 | 51.2 | 3.6% | 16.4% | 32.8% | 1987 | $1,138 | 30.6% | 93.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 83813 | 2.42 | 56.0 | 1.3% | 5.3% | 17.5% | 1993 | $1,701 | 24.4% | 94.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 83825 | 2.46 | 52.0 | 1.3% | 28.8% | 15.7% | 1993 | $1,159 | 46.3% | 96.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 83809 | 1.92 | 60.7 | 1.0% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 1994 | $1,141 | 16.7% | 88.8% | 3.9% |
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 99156. 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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