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ZIP 99223

Part of Spokane, WA
Pop. 36,094·Spokane County·153rd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,824/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
+10.9%
vs US Median
-$141
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ZIP 99223 · $1,824
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,170
4 BR+
$2,600
Research median
$1,590/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
$21,888/yr
At $1,824/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySpokane County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +10.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 99223 (Spokane, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,094
Median income
$94,279
Median age
40.9
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
23.8%
18.1%
23.9%
14.1%
20.1%
Under 1823.8%
18–3418.1%
35–5423.9%
55–6414.1%
65+20.1%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
78.5%
White78.5%
Black5.3%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian3.1%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
16.4%
29.2%
51.3%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma16.4%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+51.3%
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 99223 in Spokane, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,294 → $1,824
up 41.0%
Income
$81,947 → $94,279
up 15.0%
Population
34,013 → 36,094
up 6.1%
Renter share
34.5% → 33.2%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
50.6% → 51.3%
+0.7 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 99223 in Spokane, WA has climbed by $530 per month, settling near $1,824 after starting the period at $1,294. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 99223 in Spokane, WA now reports about $94,279, up from $81,947 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 26.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 34,013 to 36,094 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.1% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 99223 in Spokane, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 99223 covers Spokane, WA. The median rent here is $1,824/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($94,279/yr), ZIP 99223 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 99223?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 99223 (Spokane, WA) is $1,824. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 99223 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 99223's median rent of $1,824/mo is $141 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 99223 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 99223 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #153 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,824/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 99223?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,824/mo in ZIP 99223. The local median household income is $94,279/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 99223?

Rent in ZIP 99223 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 99223 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 99223 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,824/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($94,279/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 99223 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 99223 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of ZIP 99223 households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 99223 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 99223 compare to the rest of Spokane?

ZIP 99223 is pricier than Spokane as a whole. At $1,824/mo, it's $326 above the Spokane citywide median of $1,498/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 99223 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 99223 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,824/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 99223's median household income ($94,279/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 99223 23%Benchmark 30%
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