Spokane city, WA

ZIP 99208 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Spokane city, WA (99208)

Median Income

$81,084

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+3,160

Wealth inflow

Population

58,834

Unemployment

4.2%

0.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,160 for ZIP 99208 (Spokane city, 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

4.2%+14% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.3%-29% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

13.3%+13% vs US avg

959

Establishments

10,638

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction6.5%
Manufacturing5.0%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Retail trade12.8%
Transportation, utilities5.1%
Information1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.2%
Professional, scientific, management9.4%
Education, health care, social27.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.8%
Other services4.4%
Public administration5.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 99208 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 6.8%, median income rose 4.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 30.4%.

Median Income

$81,084

+8% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate