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Mead, WA

Census-designated place in Spokane County, Washington.

Population

6,893

Land area

7.3sq mi

People per sq mi

949

ZIP codes

0

Mead and its ZIP codes

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Mead at a glance

  • Mead is about 8.1 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $77,045, 21% below the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $408,200 (28% below Washington) and median rent is $1,445 a month.

Local data for Mead, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mead, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$77,045

Poverty rate

7.4%

Median home value

$408,200

Median rent

$1,445/mo

Homeownership

92.2%

Bachelor's or higher

28.9%

Median age

42.2

Average commute

25.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,548), Irish Americans (903), Norwegian Americans (437).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spokane County. PPP loans are for Mead.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$68,949

243,704 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$61,810

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.8B

FY 2026, $7,099 per person

Spokane County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Mead, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.5%
  • Carpooled5.7%
  • Public transit1.4%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home13.9%

Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mead, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

1,470

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

244

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 26°F

17.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mead, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.0%

U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts

Diabetes

10.5%

U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts

Smoking

11.2%

U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.0%

U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts

Cities near Mead

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FairwoodCensus-designated place3.3 mi4
Country HomesCensus-designated place4 mi1.7
Green BluffCensus-designated place4.5 mi7.1
Town and CountryCensus-designated place4.9 mi1.2
MillwoodCity7.2 mi0.7
SpokaneCity7.6 mi68.8
Spokane ValleyCity11 mi37.7
SuncrestCensus-designated place12 mi9.9
Otis Orchards-East FarmsCensus-designated place13 mi8
Deer ParkCity14 mi6.9
Liberty LakeCity14 mi6.3
Airway HeightsCity14 mi6
State Line, IDCity15 mi0.1
Hauser, IDCity16 mi1.2
Fairchild AFBCensus-designated place18 mi6.6
ClaytonCensus-designated place19 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mead, WA in?
Mead is in Spokane County, Washington.
What is the population of Mead, WA?
About 6,893 people live in Mead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mead?
Nearby places include Fairwood (3.3 mi), Country Homes (4 mi), Green Bluff (4.5 mi), Town and Country (4.9 mi), Millwood (7.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023