Yakima, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98908
Yakima County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,240
- 138/sq mi High-density area
- $84,197
- Median income Above-median income area
- $383,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Yakima pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 138
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98908 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 98908 (Yakima, WA) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.5 in 2023 to 258.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98908 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, with 35,240 residents across 255.9 square miles, a density of 138 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98908 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,197 (7% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,591. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $383,900 (25% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,367; owner occupancy is 68.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yakima County, so 98908 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 98908
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yakima, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98908.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
118 establishments
- Construction
Construction
103 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
58 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 98908, 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
35,240
Population
255.9
Area (sq mi)
138
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98908?
39.4
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
7.6%
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?
$84,197
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$40,591
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98908 ranks nationally
Yakima, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$84,197 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
15,379housing units
15,379
Total Housing Units
14,796
Occupied Units
583
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$383,900
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,367
Median Rent
1983
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98908 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 189 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 213 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 242 |
| 2023 | +1.0% | 244 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 258 |
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 694 business establishments in ZIP 98908, employing approximately 7,018 people with a combined annual payroll of $328,379,000.
694
Businesses
7,018
Employees
$328.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 118 | 17.0% |
| Construction | 103 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 68 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 58 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 54 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 52 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.6% |
| Information | 9 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
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 98908 vs 98923 →
ZIP 98908 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98908
Yakima (98908)
35,240 residents
- 98947 2,902
Tieton (98947)
2,902 residents
- 98923 1,434
Cowiche (98923)
1,434 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98908 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98908 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98908
Yakima (98908)
$84,197 median income
- 98947
Tieton (98947)
$75,057 median income
- 98923
Cowiche (98923)
$47,776 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98908 ranks the highest 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 98908, 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 (35,240 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 98908 in?
ZIP code 98908 (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 98908?
ZIP code 98908 in Yakima, WA has a population of 35,240 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98908?
The median household income in ZIP 98908 is $84,197, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98908?
The median home value in ZIP 98908 is $383,900, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98908?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98908 is White at 70.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98908?
ZIP code 98908 has 694 business establishments employing approximately 7,018 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98908?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98908 are: Health care and social assistance (118), Construction (103), Retail trade (68). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98908?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98908 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 98908?
In ZIP code 98908, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% 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 98908?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98908 is 18.9 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 98908?
In ZIP code 98908, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98908?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98908 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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