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Population and households in ZIP 99205
Household size in ZIP 99205
| Period | ZIP 99205 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.05 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 99205 has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.33 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east.
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 99205
| Period | ZIP 99205 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 40.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 99205 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.4, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.6, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 99205
| Period | ZIP 99205 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 99205 (12.2%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Spokane area as a whole (10.2%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 99205
Renters in ZIP 99205
| Period | ZIP 99205 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4% | 33.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 35.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 36.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 34.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 99205 own their homes; 28.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 28.4% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the west. The renter share has fallen 2.9 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 99205
| Period | ZIP 99205 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 99205: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Spokane area as a whole looks much the same.
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 99205
| Period | ZIP 99205 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 99205 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1948, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south. Only four of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 99205
| Period | ZIP 99205 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $834 | $795 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $892 | $881 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,007 | $1,006 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,352 | $1,413 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$518 | +$617 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 99205 pays $1,352 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $518 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 99205
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99205
| Period | ZIP 99205 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 27.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 28.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 30.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 32.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 99205 than nationally: 26.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.4 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
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 99205
| Period | ZIP 99205 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 92.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 92.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 93.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 94.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 99205 is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The Spokane area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 99205
| Period | ZIP 99205 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 99205 is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, 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 99205 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 99205 | 2.45 | 37.4 | 12.2% | 28.5% | 6.8% | 1948 | $1,352 | 26.7% | 93.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 99260 | 1.99 | 34.1 | 3.7% | 89.5% | 6.8% | 1979 | $1,510 | 35.8% | 81.5% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 99201 | 1.73 | 42.0 | 8.2% | 67.8% | 11.4% | 1958 | $1,092 | 32.3% | 91.3% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 99207 | 2.47 | 33.6 | 14.1% | 41.9% | 5.8% | 1952 | $1,196 | 19.3% | 91.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 99258 | 1.83 | 19.9 | 3.4% | 97.1% | 14.6% | 1977 | $1,107 | 53.5% | 95.6% | 20.0% |
| ZIP 99208 | 2.62 | 41.6 | 8.8% | 32.2% | 4.6% | 1984 | $1,806 | 34.9% | 95.9% | 3.5% |
| 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 99251 | 3.45 | 19.6 | 29.3% | 63.8% | 5.5% | 1983 | $2,543 | 40.0% | 98.8% | 13.9% |
| ZIP 99218 | 2.56 | 40.8 | 8.4% | 42.0% | 6.3% | 1984 | $1,415 | 37.9% | 97.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 99217 | 2.58 | 39.6 | 11.5% | 39.4% | 4.4% | 1979 | $1,390 | 21.1% | 93.1% | 4.9% |
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 99205. 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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