Yakima, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98903
Yakima County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,517
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,343
- Median income Near-median income area
- $287,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98903 (Yakima, WA) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.5 in 2023 to 287.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98903 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, home to 14,517 residents across 748.3 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98903 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,343 (17% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,038. Unemployment is 10.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $287,400 (44% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,266; owner occupancy is 74.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Washington and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 98903.
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 98903
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yakima, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98903.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
157 establishments
- Construction
Construction
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Manufacturing 40
Manufacturing
40 establishments
- Wholesale trade 38
Wholesale trade
38 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 98903, 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
14,517
Population
748.3
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98903?
36.5
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
15.5%
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?
$75,343
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$32,038
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98903 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Yakima, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,343 37th percentile higher than 37% of 547 Washington 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,765housing units
6,765
Total Housing Units
6,519
Occupied Units
246
Vacant Units
2.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,400
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$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
15
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98903, 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 (14,517 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 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.
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