ZIP Code 98935

ZIP code 98935 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 698.3 square miles in Mabton, Yakima County, Washington. The area is home to 4,190 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 98935 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98935 sits at $61,316 (33% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $20,470. The poverty rate stands at 25.4% and the unemployment rate at 10.7%. On housing, the median home value is $225,500 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $980 per month, and 65.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98935 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98935 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 →