Yakima, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98903

Yakima County, Washington — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

14,517
19/sq mi: $75,343
Median income: $287,400
Median home value: 18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Yakima pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs: 19
people per sq mi: 74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98903 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98903 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 748.3 square miles in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington. The area is home to 14,517 residents, producing a population density of 19 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98903 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98903 sits at $75,343 (17% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $32,038. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. On housing, the median home value is $287,400 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $1,266 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98903 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98903 sits relative to Washington and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 98903

Retail trade

157
Construction

77
Accommodation and food services

72
Manufacturing

40
Wholesale trade

38

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98903, Yakima, WA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,517

Population

748.3

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98903?

36.5

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

15.5%

Foreign-Born

White 52.6%

African American 0.9%

Asian 3.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%

Two or More Ethnicities 20.8%

Hispanic or Latino 42.8%

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?

$75,343

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$32,038

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98903 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,343 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,765

Total Housing Units

6,519

Occupied Units

246

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%

Renter 25.9%

$287,400

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,266

Median Rent

1978

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98903 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+6.3%	201
2021	+14.1%	229
2022	+13.6%	261
2023	+1.0%	263
2024	+9.0%	287

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 584 business establishments in ZIP 98903, employing approximately 10,175 people with a combined annual payroll of $509,246,000.

584

Businesses

10,175

Employees

$509.2M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	157	26.9%
Construction	77	13.2%
Accommodation and food services	72	12.3%
Manufacturing	40	6.8%
Wholesale trade	38	6.5%
Transportation and warehousing	36	6.2%
Other services (except public administration)	34	5.8%
Health care and social assistance	32	5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	23	3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	21	3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing	20	3.4%
Finance and insurance	15	2.6%
Information	7	1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	6	1.0%
Educational services	4	0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98903 in? ▼

ZIP code 98903 (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 98903? ▼

ZIP code 98903 in Yakima, WA has a population of 14,517 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 98903? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 98903 is $75,343, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 98903? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 98903 is $287,400, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98903? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 98903 is White at 52.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.8% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 98903? ▼

ZIP code 98903 has 584 business establishments employing approximately 10,175 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 98903? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98903 are: Retail trade (157), Construction (77), Accommodation and food services (72). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 98903? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98903 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 98903? ▼

In ZIP code 98903, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 98903? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98903 is 20.8 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 98903? ▼

In ZIP code 98903, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98903? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 98903 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.