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ZIP 99204

Part of Spokane, WA
Pop. 7,643·Spokane County·207th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,229/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$736
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ZIP 99204 · $1,229
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,800
4 BR+
$2,140
Research median
$1,310/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
$14,748/yr
At $1,229/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySpokane County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (7.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.9% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 99204 (Spokane, WA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 41% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,643
Median income
$58,277
Median age
33.6
Renters
69.9%
Age distribution
16%
36.3%
24.3%
13.3%
Under 1816%
18–3436.3%
35–5424.3%
55–6413.3%
65+10.1%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
80.6%
White80.6%
Black4.9%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian5.3%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
17.4%
37.9%
41%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma17.4%
Some college37.9%
Bachelor's+41%
Housing tenure
30.1%
69.9%
Owner30.1%
Renter69.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 99204 in Spokane, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$943 → $1,229
up 30.3%
Income
$45,520 → $58,277
up 28.0%
Population
7,375 → 7,643
up 3.6%
Renter share
68.5% → 69.9%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
39% → 41%
+2.0 pts
Median age
33.1 → 33.6
+0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 99204 in Spokane, WA has climbed 30.3% since 2021, going from about $943 per month to roughly $1,229 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $45,520 in 2021 to $58,277 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 7,375 to 7,643 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39% to 41%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 99204 in Spokane, WA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 99204 covers Spokane, WA. The median rent here is $1,229/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($58,277/yr), ZIP 99204 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 99204?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 99204 (Spokane, WA) is $1,229. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 99204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 99204's median rent of $1,229/mo is $736 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 99204 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 99204 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #207 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,229/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 99204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,229/mo in ZIP 99204. The local median household income is $58,277/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 99204?

Rent in ZIP 99204 has increased 7.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 99204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 99204 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,229/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($58,277/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 99204 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 99204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.9% of ZIP 99204 households are renters, while 30.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 99204 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 99204 compare to the rest of Spokane?

ZIP 99204 is more affordable than Spokane overall. At $1,229/mo, it's $269 below the Spokane citywide median of $1,498/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 99204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 99204 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
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At $1,229/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 99204's median household income ($58,277/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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