Zillah, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98953
Yakima County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,681
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,766
- Median income Above-median income area
- $368,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Zillah pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98953 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98953 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Zillah, Yakima County, Washington, home to 6,681 residents across 163.3 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98953 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,766 (7% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,308. The poverty rate is 5.4%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $368,300 (28% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,071; owner occupancy is 79.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yakima County, so 98953 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 98953
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Zillah, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98953.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 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 98953, Zillah, 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
6,681
Population
163.3
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98953?
34.2
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
13.9%
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?
$84,766
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$35,308
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98953 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Zillah, 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)
$84,766 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
2,398housing units
2,398
Total Housing Units
2,301
Occupied Units
97
Vacant Units
3.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$368,300
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,071
Median Rent
1979
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
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98953 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 191 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 219 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 240 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 268 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 268 |
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 124 business establishments in ZIP 98953, employing approximately 989 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,759,000.
124
Businesses
989
Employees
$39.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 14.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.4% |
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 98953 vs 98921 →
ZIP 98953 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98953
Zillah (98953)
6,681 residents
- 98936
Moxee (98936)
5,872 residents
- 98932
Granger (98932)
5,032 residents
- 98938 2,177
Outlook (98938)
2,177 residents
- 98921 516
Buena (98921)
516 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98953 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98953 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98936
Moxee (98936)
$99,280 median income
- 98953
Zillah (98953)
$84,766 median income
- 98932
Granger (98932)
$71,806 median income
- 98938
Outlook (98938)
$46,022 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98953 ranks #2 of 4 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 98953, 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 (6,681 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 98953 in?
ZIP code 98953 (Zillah) 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 98953?
ZIP code 98953 in Zillah, WA has a population of 6,681 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98953?
The median household income in ZIP 98953 is $84,766, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98953?
The median home value in ZIP 98953 is $368,300, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98953?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98953 is White at 49.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98953?
ZIP code 98953 has 124 business establishments employing approximately 989 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98953?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98953 are: Construction (20), Retail trade (18), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98953?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98953 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 98953?
In ZIP code 98953, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 98953?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98953 is 22.8 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 98953?
In ZIP code 98953, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98953?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98953 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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