Tieton, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98947
Yakima County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,902
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,057
- Median income Near-median income area
- $243,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tieton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98947 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98947 covers 106.7 square miles in Tieton, Yakima County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,902 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98947 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,057 (17% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,351. The poverty rate is 22.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $243,100 (52% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $878; owner occupancy is 71.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yakima County, so 98947 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 98947
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tieton, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98947.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
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 98947, Tieton, 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
2,902
Population
106.7
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98947?
32.6
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
26.8%
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?
$75,057
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$26,351
Per Capita Income
22.3%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98947 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Tieton, 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)
$75,057 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
1,079housing units
1,079
Total Housing Units
1,079
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,100
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$878
Median Rent
1993
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
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98947 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.2% | 184 |
| 2020 | +10.9% | 204 |
| 2021 | +19.7% | 245 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 272 |
| 2024 | – | 274 |
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 35 business establishments in ZIP 98947, employing approximately 394 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,551,000.
35
Businesses
394
Employees
$22.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 28.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.6% |
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 98947 vs 98923 →
ZIP 98947 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 98947 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98947 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 98947 ranks #3 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 98947, 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 (2,902 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 98947 in?
ZIP code 98947 (Tieton) 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 98947?
ZIP code 98947 in Tieton, WA has a population of 2,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98947?
The median household income in ZIP 98947 is $75,057, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98947?
The median home value in ZIP 98947 is $243,100, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98947?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98947 is White at 41.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 66.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98947?
ZIP code 98947 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 394 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98947?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98947 are: Construction (10), Transportation and warehousing (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98947?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98947 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 98947?
In ZIP code 98947, 37.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 98947?
In ZIP code 98947, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98947?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98947 is 22.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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