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 Moderate-density area
- $65,759
- Median income Near-median income area
- $232,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98948 (Toppenish, WA) rose +28.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.9 in 2023 to 345.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,414. The poverty rate is 17.2%, with unemployment at 9.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $232,200 (55% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $992; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yakima County, so 98948 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 98948
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Toppenish, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98948.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction 9
Construction
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 98948?
28.1
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
29.2%
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?
$65,759
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$21,414
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98948 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Toppenish, 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)
$65,759 24th percentile higher than 24% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,628housing units
3,628
Total Housing Units
3,475
Occupied Units
153
Vacant Units
3.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,200
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98948 vs 98921 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98921 | Buena, WA | 516 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98948, 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 (13,225 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 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.
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