Cowiche, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98923
Yakima County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,434
- 92/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,776
- Median income Below-median income area
- $243,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cowiche pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 92
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98923 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98923 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cowiche, Yakima County, Washington, home to just 1,434 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98923 reports a modest median household income of $47,776 (47% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,458. Unemployment is 10.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $243,600 (52% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $924; owner occupancy is 53.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yakima County, so 98923 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 98923
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cowiche, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98923.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 98923, Cowiche, 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
1,434
Population
15.6
Area (sq mi)
92
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98923?
58.7
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
21.1%
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?
$47,776
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$43,458
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98923 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Cowiche, 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)
$47,776 4th percentile higher than 4% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington 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
571housing units
571
Total Housing Units
571
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,600
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$924
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 98923, employing approximately 294 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,656,000.
21
Businesses
294
Employees
$12.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 33.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 14.3% |
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 98923 vs 98908 →
ZIP 98923 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
- 98942
Selah (98942)
16,973 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 98923 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98923 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98942
Selah (98942)
$84,646 median income
- 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 98923 ranks #4 of 4 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 98923, 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 (1,434 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 98923 in?
ZIP code 98923 (Cowiche) 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 98923?
ZIP code 98923 in Cowiche, WA has a population of 1,434 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98923?
The median household income in ZIP 98923 is $47,776, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98923?
The median home value in ZIP 98923 is $243,600, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98923?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98923 is White at 62.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98923?
ZIP code 98923 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 294 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98923?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98923 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98923?
In ZIP code 98923, 41.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98923?
In ZIP code 98923, approximately 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98923?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98923 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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