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ZIP 99205

Part of Spokane, WA
Pop. 43,169·Spokane County·182nd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,627/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$338
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ZIP 99205 · $1,627
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,560/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
$19,524/yr
At $1,627/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySpokane County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.1% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 99205 (Spokane, WA) is majority owner-occupied, 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,169
Median income
$77,374
Median age
37
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
21.7%
25.1%
26.9%
14.4%
Under 1821.7%
18–3425.1%
35–5426.9%
55–6411.9%
65+14.4%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
82.6%
White82.6%
Black2%
Hispanic8.2%
Asian1.3%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
26.1%
40.8%
26.1%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college40.8%
Bachelor's+26.1%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 99205 in Spokane, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,146 → $1,627
up 42.0%
Income
$60,676 → $77,374
up 27.5%
Population
43,901 → 43,169
down 1.7%
Renter share
32% → 27.5%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
24.7% → 26.1%
+1.4 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 99205 in Spokane, WA paid around $1,146 a month. That figure now sits near $1,627, up 42.0% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $77,374 today, compared with $60,676 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 99205 in Spokane, WA losing about 732 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 32% to 27.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 99205 covers Spokane, WA. The median rent here is $1,627/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($77,374/yr), ZIP 99205 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 99205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 99205 (Spokane, WA) is $1,627. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 99205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 99205's median rent of $1,627/mo is $338 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 99205 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 99205 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #182 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,627/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 99205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,627/mo in ZIP 99205. The local median household income is $77,374/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 99205?

Rent in ZIP 99205 has increased 21.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 99205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 99205 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,627/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($77,374/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 99205 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 99205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.5% of ZIP 99205 households are renters, while 72.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 99205 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 99205 compare to the rest of Spokane?

ZIP 99205 is pricier than Spokane as a whole. At $1,627/mo, it's $129 above the Spokane citywide median of $1,498/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 99205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 99205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,627/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 99205's median household income ($77,374/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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