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Spokane, WA — ZIP 99204

Population: 7,643 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 99204 (Spokane, WA) is $392,893 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $400,000 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,204/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$392,893

Median home value

-1.7%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$392,893
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
-0.9%
5-year appreciation
+8.2%
10-year appreciation
+120.5%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$417,890
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$400,000
Median list price
$449,000
Median price per sqft
$208
1-year sale-price change
+21.2%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
33
1-year forecast
-0.7%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,204/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,183/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,519/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Lewis & Clark High School, Roosevelt Elementary, Sacred Heart Hospital, Shrine Hospital

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 82% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
General Electric Co. (Spokane Shop) (4.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
24.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
257
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
447

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,810
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,144

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Ox Meadows Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Spokane International Airport (GEG) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, INLAND NORTHWEST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,019 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,940
Housing built before 1970
69.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,562
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
82.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
205,656
Average weekly wage
$1,162
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,621

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 99204State medianUS median
Median home value$392,893$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$400,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,204/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,562$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 99204?
$392,893.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 99204?
$400,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 99204?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 99204?
Typical rent: $1,204/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 99204?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche.
Is ZIP 99204 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 99204?
Risk to homes is higher than 82% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 99204?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 99204?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: General Electric Co. (Spokane Shop), 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 99204?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 99204 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 99204?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 99204?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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