Suncrest, Washington | |
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Coordinates: 47°48′53″N 117°34′36″W / 47.81472°N 117.57667°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
County | Stevens |
Area | |
• Total | 9.86 sq mi (25.5 km2) |
Elevation | 1,840 ft (560 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 5,413 |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
ZIP code | 99026 |
Area code | 509 |
GNIS feature ID | 2807191[2] |
Suncrest is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stevens County, Washington, United States. Though it is not incorporated as a city or town, the CDP's population of 5,413[1] at the 2020 census makes Suncrest the largest community in the county.[3] The community is located along the Spokane River 9.7 miles northwest of the city of Spokane, of which it is a exurb and bedroom community. The community experienced substantial growth starting in the mid-1980s, with gated community and suburban style development. State Route 291 is the main thoroughfare through Suncrest, as well as its main connection to the surrounding area including Spokane.[4]