Moxee, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98936

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

5,872
16/sq mi
$99,280
Median income
$364,700
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Moxee pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98936 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98936 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 367.0 square miles in Moxee, Yakima County, Washington. The area is home to 5,872 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 98936 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98936 sits at $99,280 (9% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $33,177. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $364,700 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $998 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98936 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Yakima County, so you can benchmark 98936 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 98936

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98936.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 98936, Moxee, WA · 2023 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

5,872

Population

367.0

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98936?

31.1

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 57.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%

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?

$99,280

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$33,177

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98936 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,280 Top 20% higher than 80% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,863

Total Housing Units

2,722

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

3.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$364,700

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$998

Median Rent

1997

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

283

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+183%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98936 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 202
2021 +11.8% 226
2022 +19.9% 271
2023 +3.3% 280
2024 +1.2% 283

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 100 business establishments in ZIP 98936, employing approximately 1,599 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,319,000.

100

Businesses

1,599

Employees

$88.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 18.0%
Accommodation and food services 12 12.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 11.0%
Retail trade 9 9.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 9.0%
Manufacturing 7 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 7 7.0%
Wholesale trade 5 5.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.0%
Educational services 3 3.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 98936 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98936 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98936 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 98936 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98953 Zillah, WA 6,681 7.6 mi
98938 Outlook, WA 2,177 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98936 in?
ZIP code 98936 (Moxee) 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 98936?
ZIP code 98936 in Moxee, WA has a population of 5,872 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98936?
The median household income in ZIP 98936 is $99,280, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98936?
The median home value in ZIP 98936 is $364,700, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98936?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98936 is White at 57.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98936?
ZIP code 98936 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 1,599 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98936?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98936 are: Construction (18), Accommodation and food services (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98936?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98936 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 98936?
In ZIP code 98936, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 98936?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98936 is 22.1 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 98936?
In ZIP code 98936, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98936?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98936 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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