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Household size in ZIP 99223
| Period | ZIP 99223 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.05 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 99223 has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.37, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the northwest.
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 99223
| Period | ZIP 99223 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 40.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 99223 skews older than the country: its median age is 42.9, against 40.1 nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the northwest.
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 99223
| Period | ZIP 99223 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 99223 (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.6 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 99223
Renters in ZIP 99223
| Period | ZIP 99223 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6% | 33.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.9% | 35.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.8% | 36.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.3% | 34.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in ZIP 99223 rent their homes (35.3%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 35.6% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the east. The renter share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 99223
| Period | ZIP 99223 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 99223: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. ZIP 99223 has a lower vacancy rate than most 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 99223
| Period | ZIP 99223 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 99223 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the north.
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 99223
| Period | ZIP 99223 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $866 | $795 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $931 | $881 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,166 | $1,006 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,500 | $1,413 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$633 | +$617 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 99223 costs $1,500 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Spokane area ($1,413). Rent has climbed $633 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over 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 99223
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99223
| Period | ZIP 99223 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5% | 27.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.3% | 28.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.6% | 30.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.9% | 32.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 99223 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (48.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
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 99223
| Period | ZIP 99223 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.3% | 92.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 92.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 93.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 94.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 99223: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 99223 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Washington ZIP codes.
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 99223
| Period | ZIP 99223 | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 99223: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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 99223 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 99223 | 2.48 | 42.9 | 8.8% | 35.3% | 5.2% | 1985 | $1,500 | 48.9% | 96.5% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 99203 | 2.39 | 43.2 | 6.6% | 21.0% | 5.0% | 1951 | $1,494 | 61.5% | 98.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 99202 | 2.28 | 34.2 | 11.1% | 49.5% | 9.1% | 1962 | $1,282 | 34.8% | 92.4% | 6.7% |
| 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 99212 | 2.45 | 41.8 | 13.5% | 29.1% | 8.2% | 1972 | $1,432 | 24.1% | 92.7% | 5.3% |
| 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 99206 | 2.47 | 40.4 | 10.2% | 39.2% | 6.1% | 1978 | $1,399 | 29.3% | 95.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 99224 | 2.42 | 41.3 | 10.5% | 36.0% | 6.0% | 1998 | $1,416 | 41.1% | 95.6% | 4.7% |
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 99223. 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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