Suncrest, Washington
Suncrest, Washington | |
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Shopping center on WA-291 in Suncrest | |
| 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 | 1,847 ft (563 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,413 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 99026 |
| Area code | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2807191 |
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 at the 2020 census makes Suncrest the largest community in the county. 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.