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ZIP 99208

Part of Spokane, WA
Pop. 58,669·Spokane County·171st most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,677/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.3%
Month-over-Month
-8.5%
vs US Median
-$253
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ZIP 99208 · $1,677
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,570/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$20,124/yr
At $1,677/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySpokane County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 99208 (Spokane, WA) is majority owner-occupied, 35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,669
Median income
$88,599
Median age
40.5
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
23.6%
19.2%
25.7%
12.3%
19.3%
Under 1823.6%
18–3419.2%
35–5425.7%
55–6412.3%
65+19.3%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
83.6%
White83.6%
Black2.4%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian2.2%
Other6%
Education (25+)
23.7%
37.2%
35.4%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma23.7%
Some college37.2%
Bachelor's+35.4%
Housing tenure
66.8%
33.2%
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 99208 in Spokane, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,515 → $1,677
up 10.7%
Income
$69,587 → $88,599
up 27.3%
Population
57,606 → 58,669
up 1.8%
Renter share
35.2% → 33.2%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
33.9% → 35.4%
+1.5 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 99208 in Spokane, WA has shifted from $1,515 to $1,677, up 10.7% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $69,587 to $88,599 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.3% shift. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 99208 in Spokane, WA adding about 1,063 residents over the five-year window, up 1.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 35.2% to 33.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 99208 in Spokane, WA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 99208 covers Spokane, WA. The median rent here is $1,677/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($88,599/yr), ZIP 99208 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 99208?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 99208 (Spokane, WA) is $1,677. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 99208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 99208's median rent of $1,677/mo is $253 (13%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 99208 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 99208 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #171 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,677/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 99208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,677/mo in ZIP 99208. The local median household income is $88,599/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 99208?

Rent in ZIP 99208 has decreased 8.3% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 99208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 99208 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,677/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($88,599/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 99208 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 99208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of ZIP 99208 households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 99208 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 99208 compare to the rest of Spokane?

ZIP 99208 is pricier than Spokane as a whole. At $1,677/mo, it's $199 above the Spokane citywide median of $1,478/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 99208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 99208 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,677/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 99208's median household income ($88,599/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 99208 23%Benchmark 30%
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