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White Swan, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98952

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

2,330
4/sq mi
$50,417
Median income
$102,300
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

White Swan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98952 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98952 covers 529.5 square miles in White Swan, Yakima County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,330 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98952 reports a modest median household income of $50,417 (45% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $16,055. 41.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.8%. On housing, the median home value is $102,300 (80% below the state average) with median rent at $483 per month, and 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is -. To put 98952 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 →

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 98952, White Swan, 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

2,330

Population

529.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98952?

31.9

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

12.8%

Foreign-Born

White 17.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 55.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%

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?

$50,417

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$16,055

Per Capita Income

41.3%

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98952 ranks nationally

White Swan, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,417 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

580

Total Housing Units

496

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

3.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.9%
Renter 35.1%

$102,300

Median Home Value

-80% vs state

$483

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 98952, employing approximately 242 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,503,000.

17

Businesses

242

Employees

$15.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 23.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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Related Areas

Yakima County White Swan, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98952 in? ▼
ZIP code 98952 (White Swan) 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 98952? ▼
ZIP code 98952 in White Swan, WA has a population of 2,330 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98952? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98952 is $50,417, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98952? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98952 is $102,300, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98952? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98952 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 55.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98952? ▼
ZIP code 98952 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 242 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98952? ▼
In ZIP code 98952, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 98952? ▼
In ZIP code 98952, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98952? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98952 is 41.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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