99205 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Washington based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 99205 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 99205 is White. The current unemployment level in 99205 is 5.1%.
| Population | 44,216 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.15% |
| Population Density | 4,237 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,720 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,676 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $356,790 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.53% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 68.91% |
99205 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 37,949 | 88.66% |
| Black | 583 | 1.36% |
| Hispanic | 2,591 | 6.05% |
| Asian | 655 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 608 | 1.42% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 417 | 0.97% |
99205 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,957 | 80.2% |
| Black | 178 | 2.88% |
| Hispanic | 781 | 12.64% |
| Asian | 99 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 71 | 1.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 95 | 1.54% |
99205 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,716 | 10.29% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,076 | 15.44% |
| High School Diploma | 6,096 | 23.09% |
| No High School Diploma | 498 | 1.89% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,833 | 6.94% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,034 | 22.86% |
| Associates Degree | 3,209 | 12.16% |
| Masters Degree | 1,547 | 5.86% |
| Professional Degree | 223 | 0.84% |
| Doctorate Degree | 164 | 0.62% |
