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Population and households in ZIP 99201
Household size in ZIP 99201
| Period | ZIP 99201 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.73 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.96 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.74 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.73 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | +0.05 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 99201 are small: just 1.73 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. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have smaller households.
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 99201
| Period | ZIP 99201 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 40.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 99201 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.9, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the southeast.
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 99201
| Period | ZIP 99201 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 99201: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.3 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 99201
Renters in ZIP 99201
| Period | ZIP 99201 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.9% | 33.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 75.0% | 35.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.6% | 36.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.8% | 34.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 99201 rent: 67.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 54.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 6.1 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 99201
| Period | ZIP 99201 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 99201: 11.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 99201
| Period | ZIP 99201 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 99201 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1941 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have older homes.
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 99201
| Period | ZIP 99201 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $561 | $795 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $618 | $881 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $754 | $1,006 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,092 | $1,413 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$530 | +$617 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 99201 pays $1,092 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $530 a month since 2006–10, up 95%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the west.
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 99201
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99201
| Period | ZIP 99201 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 27.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 28.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 30.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.3% | 32.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 99201 than nationally: 32.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west 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 99201
| Period | ZIP 99201 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 92.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.3% | 92.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 93.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 94.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 99201 have finished high school (91.3%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Locally, though, the rate is lower than in the Spokane area as a whole (94.5%). The share with a diploma is up 4.9 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 99201
| Period | ZIP 99201 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 99201 runs well above the national rate: 11.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 99201 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 99201 | 1.73 | 42.0 | 8.2% | 67.8% | 11.4% | 1958 | $1,092 | 32.3% | 91.3% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 99260 | 1.99 | 34.1 | 3.7% | 89.5% | 6.8% | 1979 | $1,510 | 35.8% | 81.5% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 99204 | 1.90 | 36.0 | 9.5% | 69.8% | 5.9% | 1947 | $1,209 | 39.7% | 96.6% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 99258 | 1.83 | 19.9 | 3.4% | 97.1% | 14.6% | 1977 | $1,107 | 53.5% | 95.6% | 20.0% |
| ZIP 99205 | 2.45 | 37.4 | 12.2% | 28.5% | 6.8% | 1948 | $1,352 | 26.7% | 93.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 99202 | 2.28 | 34.2 | 11.1% | 49.5% | 9.1% | 1962 | $1,282 | 34.8% | 92.4% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 99203 | 2.39 | 43.2 | 6.6% | 21.0% | 5.0% | 1951 | $1,494 | 61.5% | 98.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 99207 | 2.47 | 33.6 | 14.1% | 41.9% | 5.8% | 1952 | $1,196 | 19.3% | 91.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 99224 | 2.42 | 41.3 | 10.5% | 36.0% | 6.0% | 1998 | $1,416 | 41.1% | 95.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 99223 | 2.48 | 42.9 | 8.8% | 35.3% | 5.2% | 1985 | $1,500 | 48.9% | 96.5% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 99208 | 2.62 | 41.6 | 8.8% | 32.2% | 4.6% | 1984 | $1,806 | 34.9% | 95.9% | 3.5% |
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 99201. 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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