Yakima, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98902
Yakima County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,322
- 1,980/sq mi High-density area
- $63,092
- Median income Near-median income area
- $263,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Yakima pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,980
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98902 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 98902 (Yakima, WA) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 269.3 in 2023 to 279.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98902 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, with 46,322 residents across 23.4 square miles, a density of 1,980 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98902 reports a modest median household income of $63,092 (31% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,006. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 9.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $263,200 (49% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,093; owner occupancy is 50.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yakima County, so 98902 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 98902
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yakima, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98902.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
217 establishments
- Construction
Construction
119 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
118 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
109 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
105 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 98902, 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
46,322
Population
23.4
Area (sq mi)
1,980
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98902?
34.0
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
17.9%
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?
$63,092
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$30,006
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
17.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98902 ranks nationally
Yakima, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$63,092 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
17,937housing units
17,937
Total Housing Units
17,189
Occupied Units
748
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,200
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,093
Median Rent
1959
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98902 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.1% | 196 |
| 2021 | +15.5% | 227 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 252 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 269 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 279 |
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 1,123 business establishments in ZIP 98902, employing approximately 17,343 people with a combined annual payroll of $990,420,000.
1,123
Businesses
17,343
Employees
$990.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 217 | 19.3% |
| Construction | 119 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 118 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 109 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 105 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 89 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 63 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 51 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 3.3% |
| Information | 19 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 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 98902 vs 98951 →
ZIP 98902 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98902
Yakima (98902)
46,322 residents
- 98901
Yakima (98901)
30,169 residents
- 98951 13,739
Wapato (98951)
13,739 residents
- 98939 167
Parker (98939)
167 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98902 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98902 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98951
Wapato (98951)
$63,356 median income
- 98902
Yakima (98902)
$63,092 median income
- 98901
Yakima (98901)
$57,392 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98902 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98902, 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 (46,322 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 98902 in?
ZIP code 98902 (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 98902?
ZIP code 98902 in Yakima, WA has a population of 46,322 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98902?
The median household income in ZIP 98902 is $63,092, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98902?
The median home value in ZIP 98902 is $263,200, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98902?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98902 is White at 42.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98902?
ZIP code 98902 has 1,123 business establishments employing approximately 17,343 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98902?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98902 are: Health care and social assistance (217), Construction (119), Retail trade (118). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98902?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98902 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 98902?
In ZIP code 98902, 49.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 98902?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98902 is 17.5 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 98902?
In ZIP code 98902, approximately 50.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98902?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98902 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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