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Spokane city, WA

ZIP 99217 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 99217

99217 has a population of 19,893 with a median age of 38.9 yrs (51.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Black
0.4%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.9%-34% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.1%-56% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
7.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.4%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.6%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
15.0%-8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.6%-40% vs US avg
x
High school
30.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.6%+30% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.0%-26% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.3%+9% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.6%-18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.7%
x
Diversity Index
34/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.0%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.3%+104% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.3%+55% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.1%+20% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
84.6%+1359% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 99217

Poverty Rate
12.0%+5% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.3%+55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.3%+104% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.1%+20% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.6%-30% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.7%+51% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
84.6%+1359% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population19,893
Median age38.9
Poverty rate12.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.4%
Hispanic8.1%
Black0.4%
Asian3.9%
Foreign-born28.3%