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ZIP 99202

Part of Spokane, WA
Pop. 19,921·Spokane County·198th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,473/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.6%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$492
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 99202 · $1,473
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,420/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
$17,676/yr
At $1,473/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySpokane County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.6% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 99202 (Spokane, WA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 33% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,921
Median income
$65,189
Median age
32.8
Renters
51.7%
Age distribution
15.2%
39.7%
22.4%
13.6%
Under 1815.2%
18–3439.7%
35–5422.4%
55–649.1%
65+13.6%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
77.3%
White77.3%
Black2.4%
Hispanic9.8%
Asian3.6%
Other7%
Education (25+)
22.1%
38.3%
33%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college38.3%
Bachelor's+33%
Housing tenure
48.3%
51.7%
Owner48.3%
Renter51.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 99202 in Spokane, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,700 → $65,189
up 28.6%
Population
20,526 → 19,921
down 2.9%
Renter share
54.4% → 51.7%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
31.1% → 33%
+1.9 pts
Median age
31.1 → 32.8
+1.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $50,700 to $65,189 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.6% shift. Headcount in the area went from 20,526 to 19,921 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. About 51.7% of households rent today, against 54.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 99202 covers Spokane, WA. The median rent here is $1,473/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($65,189/yr), ZIP 99202 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 99202?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 99202 (Spokane, WA) is $1,473. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 99202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 99202's median rent of $1,473/mo is $492 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 99202 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 99202 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #198 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,473/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 99202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,473/mo in ZIP 99202. The local median household income is $65,189/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 99202?

Rent in ZIP 99202 has decreased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 99202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 99202 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,473/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($65,189/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 99202 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 99202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.7% of ZIP 99202 households are renters, while 48.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 99202 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 99202 compare to the rest of Spokane?

ZIP 99202 is more affordable than Spokane overall. At $1,473/mo, it's $25 below the Spokane citywide median of $1,498/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 99202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 99202 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,473/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 99202's median household income ($65,189/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 99202 27%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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