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Toppenish, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98948

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

13,225
23/sq mi
$65,759
Median income
$232,200
Median home value
9.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Toppenish pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98948 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98948 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Toppenish, Yakima County, Washington, home to 13,225 residents across 565.2 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98948 reports a modest median household income of $65,759 (28% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $21,414. Local economic indicators show a 17.2% poverty rate alongside 9.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $232,200 (55% below the state average), median rent at $992 a month, and owner-occupancy at 58.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 98948 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Yakima County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 98948

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Toppenish, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98948.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98948, Toppenish, 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

13,225

Population

565.2

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98948?

28.1

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

29.2%

Foreign-Born

White 14.6%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 12.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 79.2%

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?

$65,759

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$21,414

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98948 ranks nationally

Toppenish, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,759 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,628

Total Housing Units

3,475

Occupied Units

153

Vacant Units

3.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.6%
Renter 41.4%

$232,200

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$992

Median Rent

1968

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

+28.8%

YoY Change (2024)

345

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+245%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98948 have increased 28.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +245% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.4% 197
2021 +13.6% 223
2022 +15.4% 258
2023 +4.0% 268
2024 +28.8% 345

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 155 business establishments in ZIP 98948, employing approximately 4,168 people with a combined annual payroll of $228,251,000.

155

Businesses

4,168

Employees

$228.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 37 23.9%
Health care and social assistance 18 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 17 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 15 9.7%
Construction 9 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 9 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.8%
Finance and insurance 8 5.2%
Manufacturing 7 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.9%
Wholesale trade 5 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 1.9%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98948 in? ▼
ZIP code 98948 (Toppenish) 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 98948? ▼
ZIP code 98948 in Toppenish, WA has a population of 13,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98948? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98948 is $65,759, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98948? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98948 is $232,200, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98948? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98948 is Two or More Ethnicities at 37.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 79.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98948? ▼
ZIP code 98948 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 4,168 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98948? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98948 are: Retail trade (37), Health care and social assistance (18), Accommodation and food services (17). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98948? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98948 increased by 28.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 245%. 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 98948? ▼
In ZIP code 98948, 41.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% 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 98948? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98948 is 21.6 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 98948? ▼
In ZIP code 98948, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98948? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98948 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.