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ZIP 99217

Part of Spokane, WA
Pop. 21,441·Spokane County·170th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,697/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$268
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ZIP 99217 · $1,697
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,650
Research median
$1,620/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
$20,364/yr
At $1,697/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySpokane County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.8% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 99217 (Spokane, WA) is majority owner-occupied, 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,441
Median income
$73,620
Median age
38.3
Renters
35.5%
Age distribution
23%
22.4%
27.7%
15.6%
Under 1823%
18–3422.4%
35–5427.7%
55–6411.3%
65+15.6%
Gender
52.7%
47.3%
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Race & ethnicity
78.2%
White78.2%
Black1.7%
Hispanic8.7%
Asian3.3%
Other8%
Education (25+)
31.1%
38.7%
23%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma31.1%
Some college38.7%
Bachelor's+23%
Housing tenure
64.5%
35.5%
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 99217 in Spokane, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,336 → $73,620
up 7.7%
Population
19,226 → 21,441
up 11.5%
Renter share
33.1% → 35.5%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 23%
-2.1 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 99217 in Spokane, WA now reports about $73,620, up from $68,336 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 99217 in Spokane, WA adding about 2,215 residents over the five-year window, up 11.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 33.1% to 35.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.1% to 23% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 99217 covers Spokane, WA. The median rent here is $1,697/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($73,620/yr), ZIP 99217 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 99217?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 99217 (Spokane, WA) is $1,697. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 99217 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 99217's median rent of $1,697/mo is $268 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 99217 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 99217 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #170 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,697/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 99217?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,697/mo in ZIP 99217. The local median household income is $73,620/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 99217?

Rent in ZIP 99217 has increased 9.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 99217 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 99217 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,697/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($73,620/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 99217 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 99217 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.5% of ZIP 99217 households are renters, while 64.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 99217 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 99217 compare to the rest of Spokane?

ZIP 99217 is pricier than Spokane as a whole. At $1,697/mo, it's $199 above the Spokane citywide median of $1,498/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 99217 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 99217 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,697/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 99217's median household income ($73,620/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 99217 28%Benchmark 30%
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