ZIP Code 98951
ZIP Code Tabulation Area in Yakima County, Washington.
- Population
- 12,935
- Median household income
- $63,083
- Median home value
- $214,000
+1.7%’19–’23
+29.1%’19–’23
+57.8%’19–’23
Covering part of Yakima County, Washington, ZIP Code 98951 has about 12,935 residents. Its median household income of $63,083 runs below the Yakima County figure of $68,015.
Between 2019 and 2023, ZIP Code 98951's population grew 1.7% from 12,721 to 12,935, while its median gross rent rose 25.7% from $693 to $871.
19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Households average 3.63 people.
Demographics
ACS 2019–2023- Population
- 12,935
- Median age
- 29.8 yrs
- Median household income
- $63,083
- Median home value
- $214,000
- Median gross rent
- $871
- Housing units
- 3,672
- Homeownership rate
- 54.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%
Trends
ACS 5-year · 2019–202312,72112,935
$48,866$63,083
$135,600$214,000
$693$871
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12,721 | $48,866 | $135,600 | $693 |
| 2020 | 13,473 | $49,238 | $148,100 | $722 |
| 2021 | 13,061 | $55,724 | $152,200 | $760 |
| 2022 | 13,145 | $59,828 | $175,400 | $811 |
| 2023 | 12,935 | $63,083 | $214,000 | $871 |
Each year is a US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimate ending that year.
Age distribution
Under 56.6%
5 to 1724.7%
18 to 2413.8%
25 to 3410.8%
35 to 4411.2%
45 to 5411.6%
55 to 6410.2%
65 to 745.4%
75 and over5.6%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 858 | 6.6% |
| 5 to 17 | 3,201 | 24.7% |
| 18 to 24 | 1,788 | 13.8% |
| 25 to 34 | 1,401 | 10.8% |
| 35 to 44 | 1,450 | 11.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 1,497 | 11.6% |
| 55 to 64 | 1,317 | 10.2% |
| 65 to 74 | 699 | 5.4% |
| 75 and over | 724 | 5.6% |
Race & ethnicity
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,597 | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.2% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 2,033 | 15.7% |
| Asian | 246 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 128 | 1.0% |
| Two or more races | 496 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8,331 | 64.4% |
Educational attainment (age 25+)
No high school diploma34.3%
High school graduate34.1%
Some college or associate's20.8%
Bachelor's degree8.2%
Graduate or professional degree2.6%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| No high school diploma | 2,434 | 34.3% |
| High school graduate | 2,416 | 34.1% |
| Some college or associate's | 1,476 | 20.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 580 | 8.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 182 | 2.6% |
Commute to work
- Mean travel time to work
- 22 min
Drove alone74.0%
Carpooled17.5%
Public transit0.2%
Walked1.9%
Bicycle0.0%
Worked from home4.7%
Other means1.7%
How workers get to work
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 3,636 | 74.0% |
| Carpooled | 861 | 17.5% |
| Public transit | 8 | 0.2% |
| Walked | 92 | 1.9% |
| Bicycle | 0 | 0.0% |
| Worked from home | 232 | 4.7% |
| Other means | 86 | 1.7% |
Travel time
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 1,482 | 31.6% |
| 15 to 29 min | 2,105 | 44.9% |
| 30 to 44 min | 748 | 16.0% |
| 45 to 59 min | 156 | 3.3% |
| 60+ min | 192 | 4.1% |
Households
- Average household size
- 3.63
- Poverty rate
- 19.8% (2,530 of 12,779)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Family households | 2,785 | 79.5% |
| Nonfamily households | 718 | 20.5% |
Housing
- Median year structure built
- 1972
Occupancy
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupied | 3,503 | 95.4% |
| Vacant | 169 | 4.6% |
Tenure (of occupied units)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 1,906 | 54.4% |
| Renter-occupied | 1,597 | 45.6% |
1-unit, detached72.0%
1-unit, attached3.6%
2 to 4 units2.6%
5 to 19 units6.6%
20 or more units1.3%
Mobile home & other13.8%
Units in structure
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 2,645 | 72.0% |
| 1-unit, attached | 132 | 3.6% |
| 2 to 4 units | 97 | 2.6% |
| 5 to 19 units | 244 | 6.6% |
| 20 or more units | 46 | 1.3% |
| Mobile home & other | 508 | 13.8% |
Geography
- ZCTA
- 98951
- Land area
- 149 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.19 sq mi
- Center point
- 46.4560, -120.5136
Counties this ZIP covers
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21- Largest by population
- Most densely populated
- Highest median household income
- Highest median home value
- Most affordable home values
- Highest median gross rent
- Cheapest median gross rent
- Oldest by median age
- Youngest by median age
- Most college-educated
- Highest poverty rate
- Lowest poverty rate
- Highest homeownership rate
- Lowest homeownership rate
- Longest commutes
- Shortest commutes
- Largest households
- Newest housing
- Oldest housing
- Fastest-growing (2019–2023)
- Fastest-shrinking (2019–2023)