PlainZIP

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
$100,108
Median income
$474,100
Median home value
49.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $56,937. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.2%. Median home value sits at $474,100 (7% below the state average), median rent at $1,563 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.8%.

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. To put 99352 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Benton 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 99352

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richland, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99352.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 99352?

38.1

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 76.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 7.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

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

$56,937

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99352 ranks nationally

Richland, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,108 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.2%

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

What does housing look like?

15,847

Total Housing Units

14,795

Occupied Units

1,052

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$474,100

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99352 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 99352 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 99352 ranks #3 of 5 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
99354 Richland, WA 21,343 5.2 mi
99338 Kennewick, WA 11,555 7.2 mi
99336 Kennewick, WA 48,753 5.8 mi
99353 West Richland, WA 13,306 6.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Benton County

99336 standard
Kennewick, WA
Pop: 48,753
99337 standard
Kennewick, WA
Pop: 29,845
99354 standard
Richland, WA
Pop: 21,343
99353 standard
West Richland, WA
Pop: 13,306
99350 standard
Prosser, WA
Pop: 12,979
99338 standard
Kennewick, WA
Pop: 11,555

Related Areas

Benton County Richland, WA Washington

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.