Mead
Census-designated place in Spokane County, Washington
Mead is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Spokane County, Washington, with 7,576 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,903 ft (580 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairwood, 3.2 miles W.
- 7,576residents (2020 Census)
- 1,903 ftelevation · 580 m
- 7.3 sq miland area · 18.8 km²
- 1,043 / sq mipopulation density
- 99218ZIP code
About Mead
Mead is an unincorporated suburb and census-designated place north of Spokane in Spokane County, Washington, United States. Named for Civil War general George Meade, this area is tracked by the United States Census Bureau. As of 2020, the population of Mead was 7,576.
In 1900, Mead was the second stop on the Spokane Falls & Northern Railway. The community included the Cushing & Bryant general store, a blacksmith shop, a public school with approximately 60 students, a Methodist Episcopal church, and a Sunday school. At the time the post office was located in the Cushing & Bryant store.
Mead is home to the computer game development firm, Cyan Worlds, makers of Myst and Riven. The Kaiser Aluminum Mead Works, which operated as a leading area employer from 1942 until curtailment in 2001, is nearby.
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Living in Mead
- Median household income
- $77,045
- Median home value
- $408,200
- Median rent
- $1,445/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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Mead had 7,576 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,576 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,043 per sq mi (403 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mead at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Spokane County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,576 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.26 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.7795° N, 117.3499° W |
| ZIP code | 99218 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5344480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mead
- Fairwood3.2 mi W
- Country Homes3.9 mi SW
- Green Bluff4.4 mi NE
- Town and Country4.9 mi SW
- Millwood7.4 mi SE
- Spokane8.7 mi SW
- Spokane Valley9.7 mi SE
- Suncrest12.9 mi W
- Otis Orchards-East Farms13.3 mi E
- Deer Park13.4 mi N
- Liberty Lake13.8 mi SE
- Airway Heights14.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mead
What county is Mead in?
Mead is in Spokane County, Washington.
What is the population of Mead, WA?
7,576 people lived in Mead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mead, WA?
The ZIP code of Mead is 99218.
What is the elevation of Mead?
1,903 feet (580 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mead?
Fairwood (3.2 mi), Country Homes (3.9 mi), Green Bluff (4.4 mi), Town and Country (4.9 mi), Millwood (7.4 mi).
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