Richland, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99352
Benton County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,975
- 494/sq mi High-density area
- $100,108
- Median income Above-median income area
- $474,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Richland pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 494
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99352 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 99352 (Richland, WA) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.0 in 2023 to 305.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99352 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richland, Benton County, Washington, with 26,975 residents across 54.6 square miles, a density of 494 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99352 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,108 (10% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,937. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $474,100 (7% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,563; 67.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Benton County, so 99352 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 99352
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richland, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99352.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
233 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
159 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
119 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
117 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 99352, Richland, 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
26,975
Population
54.6
Area (sq mi)
494
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99352?
38.1
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
9.1%
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?
$100,108
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$56,937
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99352 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Richland, 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)
$100,108 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
15,847housing units
15,847
Total Housing Units
14,795
Occupied Units
1,052
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$474,100
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,563
Median Rent
2001
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
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
305
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+205%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99352 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 213 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 240 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 286 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 294 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 305 |
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 1,142 business establishments in ZIP 99352, employing approximately 23,295 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,678,907,000.
1,142
Businesses
23,295
Employees
$1.7B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 233 | 20.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 159 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 122 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 119 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 117 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 82 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 80 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 59 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.7% |
| Information | 18 | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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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ZIP 99352 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99336
Kennewick (99336)
48,753 residents
- 99352
Richland (99352)
26,975 residents
- 99354
Richland (99354)
21,343 residents
- 99353 13,306
West Richland (99353)
13,306 residents
- 99338 11,555
Kennewick (99338)
11,555 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99352 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99352 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99353
West Richland (99353)
$121,845 median income
- 99338
Kennewick (99338)
$111,042 median income
- 99352
Richland (99352)
$100,108 median income
- 99354
Richland (99354)
$91,933 median income
- 99336
Kennewick (99336)
$62,527 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 99352 ranks #3 of 5 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 99352, 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 (26,975 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 99352 in?
ZIP code 99352 (Richland) is located in Benton County, Washington. Benton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benton-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 99352?
ZIP code 99352 in Richland, WA has a population of 26,975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99352?
The median household income in ZIP 99352 is $100,108, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99352?
The median home value in ZIP 99352 is $474,100, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99352?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99352 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99352?
ZIP code 99352 has 1,142 business establishments employing approximately 23,295 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99352?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99352 are: Health care and social assistance (233), Accommodation and food services (159), Retail trade (122). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99352?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99352 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 99352?
In ZIP code 99352, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.2% 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 99352?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99352 is 20.5 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 99352?
In ZIP code 99352, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99352?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99352 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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