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 Moderate-density area
- $63,356
- Median income Near-median income area
- $230,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98951 (Wapato, WA) fell -2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.5 in 2023 to 252.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,556. The poverty rate is 21.1%, 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 $230,400 (55% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $899; owner occupancy is 54.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yakima County, so 98951 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 98951
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wapato, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98951.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Manufacturing 9
Manufacturing
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 98951?
30.4
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
24.8%
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?
$63,356
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$22,556
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98951 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Wapato, 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)
$63,356 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
3,737housing units
3,737
Total Housing Units
3,546
Occupied Units
191
Vacant Units
3.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,400
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 98902
Yakima (98902)
46,322 residents
- 98951 13,739
Wapato (98951)
13,739 residents
- 98933 1,267
Harrah (98933)
1,267 residents
- 98939 167
Parker (98939)
167 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98951 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98951 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98933
Harrah (98933)
$75,972 median income
- 98951
Wapato (98951)
$63,356 median income
- 98902
Yakima (98902)
$63,092 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98951, 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 (13,739 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 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.
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