Mead CDP, WA

ZIP 99021 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Mead CDP, WA (99021)

Median Income

$82,895

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+496

Wealth inflow

Population

9,226

Unemployment

8.9%

5.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 496 for ZIP 99021 (Mead CDP, WA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.9%+140% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.7%-23% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.1%-14% vs US avg

166

Establishments

1,356

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.0%
Construction11.4%
Manufacturing6.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Retail trade7.5%
Transportation, utilities6.6%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.5%
Professional, scientific, management9.5%
Education, health care, social26.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.0%
Other services5.8%
Public administration4.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 99021 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.3%, median income fell 2.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 28.8%.

Median Income

$82,895

+10% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate