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Population and households in ZIP 99203
Household size in ZIP 99203
| Period | ZIP 99203 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.05 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 99203 are small: just 2.39 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 crept up from 2.33 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 99203
| Period | ZIP 99203 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 40.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 99203 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.2, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has crept up from 42.6 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 99203
| Period | ZIP 99203 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 99203: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 99203
Renters in ZIP 99203
| Period | ZIP 99203 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 33.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.1% | 35.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 36.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 34.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.0% of households in ZIP 99203 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 34.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.0 points, 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 99203
| Period | ZIP 99203 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.0% of homes in ZIP 99203 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 99203 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Washington ZIP codes.
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 99203
| Period | ZIP 99203 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 99203 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1951, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the northwest. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 99203
| Period | ZIP 99203 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $976 | $795 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $999 | $881 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,175 | $1,006 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,494 | $1,413 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$518 | +$617 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 99203 costs $1,494 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Spokane area ($1,413). Rents are up $518 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 99203
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99203
| Period | ZIP 99203 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.0% | 27.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.5% | 28.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.7% | 30.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.5% | 32.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 99203: 61.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 99203
| Period | ZIP 99203 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.3% | 92.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 92.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.3% | 93.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 94.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 99203: 98.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only seven of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 99203
| Period | ZIP 99203 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 99203 runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.2 points, 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 99203 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 99203 | 2.39 | 43.2 | 6.6% | 21.0% | 5.0% | 1951 | $1,494 | 61.5% | 98.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 99204 | 1.90 | 36.0 | 9.5% | 69.8% | 5.9% | 1947 | $1,209 | 39.7% | 96.6% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 99202 | 2.28 | 34.2 | 11.1% | 49.5% | 9.1% | 1962 | $1,282 | 34.8% | 92.4% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 99223 | 2.48 | 42.9 | 8.8% | 35.3% | 5.2% | 1985 | $1,500 | 48.9% | 96.5% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 99258 | 1.83 | 19.9 | 3.4% | 97.1% | 14.6% | 1977 | $1,107 | 53.5% | 95.6% | 20.0% |
| 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 99224 | 2.42 | 41.3 | 10.5% | 36.0% | 6.0% | 1998 | $1,416 | 41.1% | 95.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 99207 | 2.47 | 33.6 | 14.1% | 41.9% | 5.8% | 1952 | $1,196 | 19.3% | 91.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 99205 | 2.45 | 37.4 | 12.2% | 28.5% | 6.8% | 1948 | $1,352 | 26.7% | 93.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 99212 | 2.45 | 41.8 | 13.5% | 29.1% | 8.2% | 1972 | $1,432 | 24.1% | 92.7% | 5.3% |
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 99203. 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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