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 Moderate-density area
- $99,280
- Median income Above-median income area
- $364,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98936 (Moxee, WA) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 279.9 in 2023 to 283.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98936 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moxee, Yakima County, Washington, home to 5,872 residents across 367.0 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98936 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,280 (9% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,177. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 2.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $364,700 (29% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $998; owner occupancy is 80.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yakima County, so 98936 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 98936
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moxee, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98936.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 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 98936, Moxee, 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
5,872
Population
367.0
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98936?
31.1
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
11.3%
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?
$99,280
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$33,177
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98936 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Moxee, 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)
$99,280 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
2,863housing units
2,863
Total Housing Units
2,722
Occupied Units
141
Vacant Units
3.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$364,700
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$998
Median Rent
1997
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98936 vs 98953 →
ZIP 98936 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98953
Zillah (98953)
6,681 residents
- 98936
Moxee (98936)
5,872 residents
- 98938 2,177
Outlook (98938)
2,177 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98936 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98936 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98936
Moxee (98936)
$99,280 median income
- 98953
Zillah (98953)
$84,766 median income
- 98938
Outlook (98938)
$46,022 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98936, 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 (5,872 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 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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