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Wapato, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98951

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

13,739
35/sq mi
$63,356
Median income
$230,400
Median home value
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98951 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98951 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wapato, Yakima County, Washington, home to 13,739 residents across 389.2 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98951 reports a modest median household income of $63,356 (30% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $22,556. Local economic indicators show a 21.1% poverty rate alongside 8.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $230,400 (55% below the state average); renters pay a median of $899 monthly, and 54.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 98951 in local context, 3 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 98951

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wapato, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98951.

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 98951, Wapato, 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

13,739

Population

389.2

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98951?

30.4

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

24.8%

Foreign-Born

White 20.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 17.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%

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?

$63,356

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$22,556

Per Capita Income

21.1%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98951 ranks nationally

Wapato, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,356 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 46.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,737

Total Housing Units

3,546

Occupied Units

191

Vacant Units

3.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.5%
Renter 45.5%

$230,400

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$899

Median Rent

1971

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

-2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98951 have decreased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 179
2021 +7.9% 193
2022 +26.2% 243
2023 +5.9% 258
2024 -2.0% 252

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 133 business establishments in ZIP 98951, employing approximately 2,157 people with a combined annual payroll of $111,479,000.

133

Businesses

2,157

Employees

$111.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 19.6%
Transportation and warehousing 17 12.8%
Retail trade 16 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 13 9.8%
Manufacturing 9 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 8 6.0%
Wholesale trade 7 5.3%
Finance and insurance 7 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 5.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 4.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 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 98951 vs 98939 →

ZIP 98951 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98951 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98951 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 98951 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98939 Parker, WA 167 3.5 mi
98902 Yakima, WA 46,322 9.5 mi
98933 Harrah, WA 1,267 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Yakima County

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Yakima, WA
Pop: 46,322
98908 standard
Yakima, WA
Pop: 35,240
98901 standard
Yakima, WA
Pop: 30,169
98944 standard
Sunnyside, WA
Pop: 22,014
98942 standard
Selah, WA
Pop: 16,973
98930 standard
Grandview, WA
Pop: 15,252

Related Areas

Yakima County Wapato, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98951 in? ▼
ZIP code 98951 (Wapato) 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 98951? ▼
ZIP code 98951 in Wapato, WA has a population of 13,739 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98951? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98951 is $63,356, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98951? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98951 is $230,400, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98951? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98951 is Two or More Ethnicities at 33.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 66.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98951? ▼
ZIP code 98951 has 133 business establishments employing approximately 2,157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98951? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98951 are: Construction (26), Transportation and warehousing (17), Retail trade (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98951? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98951 decreased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 98951? ▼
In ZIP code 98951, 46.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% 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 98951? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98951 is 22.9 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 98951? ▼
In ZIP code 98951, approximately 54.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98951? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98951 is 21.1% 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.