Yakima, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98901
Yakima County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,169
- 100/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,392
- Median income Below-median income area
- $279,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Yakima pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 100
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98901 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98901 (Yakima, WA) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.8 in 2023 to 259.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, with 30,169 residents across 302.0 square miles, a density of 100 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98901 reports a modest median household income of $57,392 (37% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,146. The poverty rate is 22.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $279,600 (45% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,024; owner occupancy is 50.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yakima County, so 98901 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yakima, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98901.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
120 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
115 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
82 establishments
- Construction
Construction
76 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98901, Yakima, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
30,169
Population
302.0
Area (sq mi)
100
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98901?
32.8
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
20.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$57,392
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$28,146
Per Capita Income
22.0%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98901 ranks nationally
Yakima, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$57,392 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,202housing units
12,202
Total Housing Units
11,246
Occupied Units
956
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$279,600
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,024
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98901 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.3% | 186 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 212 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 241 |
| 2023 | +0.2% | 242 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 260 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 847 business establishments in ZIP 98901, employing approximately 11,976 people with a combined annual payroll of $610,829,000.
847
Businesses
11,976
Employees
$610.8M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 120 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 115 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 82 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 76 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 65 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 50 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 50 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 43 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.2% |
| Information | 13 | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98901 vs 98902 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98902 | Yakima, WA | 46,322 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98901, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (30,169 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98901 in?
ZIP code 98901 (Yakima) is located in Yakima County, Washington. Yakima County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yakima-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98901?
ZIP code 98901 in Yakima, WA has a population of 30,169 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98901?
The median household income in ZIP 98901 is $57,392, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98901?
The median home value in ZIP 98901 is $279,600, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98901 is White at 48.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98901?
ZIP code 98901 has 847 business establishments employing approximately 11,976 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98901 are: Retail trade (120), Accommodation and food services (115), Other services (except public administration) (96). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98901 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98901?
In ZIP code 98901, 45.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98901 is 19.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98901?
In ZIP code 98901, approximately 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98901 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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