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ZIP 99004

Part of Cheney, WA
Pop. 22,871·Spokane County·199th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,456/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$509
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 99004 · $1,456
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,340
Research median
$1,430/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,472/yr
At $1,456/mo median
Location
CityCheney
StateWA
CountySpokane County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.4% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 99004 (Cheney, WA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,871
Median income
$67,337
Median age
31
Renters
42.2%
Age distribution
18.5%
36%
20.1%
15.1%
Under 1818.5%
18–3436%
35–5420.1%
55–6410.4%
65+15.1%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
81.2%
White81.2%
Black1.2%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian2.5%
Other7.2%
Education (25+)
17.7%
41.9%
35.7%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma17.7%
Some college41.9%
Bachelor's+35.7%
Housing tenure
57.8%
42.2%
Owner57.8%
Renter42.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 99004 in Cheney, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,554 → $67,337
up 19.1%
Population
21,836 → 22,871
up 4.7%
Renter share
42.6% → 42.2%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
38.2% → 35.7%
-2.5 pts
Median age
28.5 → 31
+2.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $56,554 to $67,337 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.1% shift. The population has grown by 4.7% since 2021, moving from about 21,836 residents to roughly 22,871. College-educated residents now make up 35.7% of adults here, versus 38.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 99004 covers Cheney, WA. The median rent here is $1,456/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($67,337/yr), ZIP 99004 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 99004?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 99004 (Cheney, WA) is $1,456. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 99004 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 99004's median rent of $1,456/mo is $509 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 99004 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 99004 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #199 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,456/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 99004?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,456/mo in ZIP 99004. The local median household income is $67,337/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 99004?

Rent in ZIP 99004 has decreased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 99004 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 99004 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,456/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($67,337/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 99004 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 99004 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.2% of ZIP 99004 households are renters, while 57.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 99004 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 99004 compare to the rest of Cheney?

ZIP 99004 is pricier than Cheney as a whole. At $1,456/mo, it's $5 above the Cheney citywide median of $1,451/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 99004 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 99004 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,456/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 99004's median household income ($67,337/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 99004 26%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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