Sunnyside, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98944
Yakima County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,014
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,276
- Median income Near-median income area
- $260,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sunnyside pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98944 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 98944 (Sunnyside, WA) rose +11.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.9 in 2023 to 297.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98944 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sunnyside, Yakima County, Washington, with 22,014 residents across 1497.6 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98944 reports a modest median household income of $64,276 (29% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,302. Unemployment is 10.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $260,000 (49% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $968; owner occupancy is 59.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Washington and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 98944.
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 98944
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sunnyside, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98944.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
36 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 98944, Sunnyside, 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
22,014
Population
1497.6
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98944?
28.7
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
30.2%
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?
$64,276
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$24,302
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98944 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Sunnyside, 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)
$64,276 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
6,651housing units
6,651
Total Housing Units
6,433
Occupied Units
218
Vacant Units
3.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,000
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$968
Median Rent
1976
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
+11.4%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98944 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 200 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 228 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 261 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 267 |
| 2024 | +11.4% | 297 |
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 454 business establishments in ZIP 98944, employing approximately 6,144 people with a combined annual payroll of $329,756,000.
454
Businesses
6,144
Employees
$329.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 71 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 14.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 36 | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.3% |
| Information | 11 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98944, 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 (22,014 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 98944 in?
ZIP code 98944 (Sunnyside) 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 98944?
ZIP code 98944 in Sunnyside, WA has a population of 22,014 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98944?
The median household income in ZIP 98944 is $64,276, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98944?
The median home value in ZIP 98944 is $260,000, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98944?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98944 is Two or More Ethnicities at 38.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 78.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98944?
ZIP code 98944 has 454 business establishments employing approximately 6,144 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98944?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98944 are: Retail trade (71), Health care and social assistance (64), Accommodation and food services (57). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98944?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98944 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 98944?
In ZIP code 98944, 40.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 98944?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98944 is 23.9 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 98944?
In ZIP code 98944, approximately 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98944?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98944 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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