| City: | Spokane, Washington |
| Names to Avoid: | Whitworth University |
| County: | Spokane County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:18:18 AM |
| Population: | 1,133 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 509 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 47.7539, -117.4194 |
| Land Area: | 0.183 sq mi |
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Whitworth University, a private Presbyterian-affiliated institution founded in 1890, operates under dedicated ZIP code 99251 in Spokane County, Washington. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs to approximately 2,600 students on its suburban campus in northern Spokane. This long-established postal designation has served the university for over two decades.
The 0.18-square-mile campus sits within the Country Homes neighborhood of Spokane. Postal records identify the Whitworth College building on Hawthorne Road as the primary mail destination, with 4 ZIP+4 codes routing correspondence across the institution. The compact designation reflects the university's consolidated campus operations.
The 2020 Census counted 1,133 residents within this ZIP code. A median age of 19.6 years confirms the student-dominated population. Nearly 98% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing on a residential campus. Only 6 housing units exist in the ZIP, with an even split between owner and renter occupancy. Spokane is the valid mailing city for this designation.
| Population: | 1,133 |
| Median Age: | 19.6 |
| Housing Units: | 6 |
| Establishments: | 7 |
| Employment: | 1,577 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 99251 has 1,133 residents and 6 households (average 2.83 persons per household). The median age is 19.6 years, significantly younger than the state (38.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.7% male and 57.3% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.4%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (7.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,133Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 981Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6,191.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 6Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.83Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.25Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,258 | 1,056 | 981 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,133 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.6
Male Median Age: 19.6
Female Median Age: 19.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 0 | 1 | 327 | 152 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 1 | 2 | 461 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 3 | 788 | 336 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 832 | 76.68% |
| Black: | 50 | 4.61% |
| Hispanic:* | 38 | 3.50% |
| Asian: | 85 | 7.83% |
| American Indian: | 14 | 1.29% |
| Hawaiian: | 27 | 2.49% |
| Other: | 39 | 3.59% |
| Total: | 1,085 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 484 | 42.72% | 19.6 years |
| Females: | 649 | 57.28% | 19.5 years |
| Total: | 1,133 | 100% | 19.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 925 | 94.29% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 12 | 1.22% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 20 | 2.04% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 24 | 4.49% |
| Total Population: | 981 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 937 | 95.51% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 44 | 4.49% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($94,952), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($63,283), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 41.7%, which is far less than the state rate (64.7%). The unemployment rate is 26.7%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Service (39.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,614 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 300 | 30.58% |
| Unemployed: | 109 | 11.11% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 572 | 58.31% |
| Total: | 981 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 82 | 27.33% |
| Service: | 119 | 39.67% |
| Sales and Office: | 53 | 17.67% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 5.67% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 29 | 9.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 300 | 100% |
In 2023, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 91.60%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 4.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.00%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 4 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 899 | 91.27% |
| Public Insurance: | 46 | 4.67% |
| No Insurance: | 40 | 4.06% |
| Total: | 985 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 945 | 95.94% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 977 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 977 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 99251 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 1,555 people with an annual payroll of $40,981,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $10,015,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $40,981,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,555Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99251 is located in Spokane County, Washington, within the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44060) and Washington's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 591,793 people, about 0.19% of whom live in ZIP Code 99251. It covers 0.183 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 44060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 591,793Source: Census |
| MSA: | Spokane, WA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.183 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 15473.13 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5367000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Spokane city; WashingtonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99251 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.