Spokane city, WA

ZIP 99207 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Spokane city, WA (99207)

Median Income

$55,548

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,867

Wealth inflow

Population

34,766

Unemployment

5.8%

2.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,867 for ZIP 99207 (Spokane city, WA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.8%+56% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.1%-49% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

27.7%+136% vs US avg

709

Establishments

9,602

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.4%
Construction7.3%
Manufacturing7.6%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Retail trade17.2%
Transportation, utilities3.8%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.7%
Professional, scientific, management12.0%
Education, health care, social21.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.9%
Other services5.5%
Public administration2.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 99207 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 12.1%, median income rose 9.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 46.9%.

Median Income

$55,548

-26% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate