West Richland, WA · standard
ZIP Code 99353
Benton County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,306
- 197/sq mi High-density area
- $121,845
- Median income Above-median income area
- $450,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Richland pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 197
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99353 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 99353 (West Richland, WA) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 289.8 in 2023 to 302.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99353 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Richland, Benton County, Washington, home to 13,306 residents across 67.5 square miles, a density of 197 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 99353 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,845 (34% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,797. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $450,500 (12% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,546; 83.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Benton County, so 99353 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 99353
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Richland, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99353.
- Construction
Construction
52 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 20
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Retail trade 19
Retail trade
19 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 99353, West 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
13,306
Population
67.5
Area (sq mi)
197
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99353?
36.1
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
6.5%
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?
$121,845
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$45,797
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99353 ranks among Washington ZIPs
West 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)
$121,845 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
6,804housing units
6,804
Total Housing Units
6,411
Occupied Units
393
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$450,500
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,546
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
302
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+202%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99353 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 218 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 246 |
| 2022 | +18.8% | 293 |
| 2023 | -0.9% | 290 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 302 |
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 248 business establishments in ZIP 99353, employing approximately 1,470 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,418,000.
248
Businesses
1,470
Employees
$67.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 52 | 21.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 13.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.2% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
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 99353 vs 99354 →
ZIP 99353 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99352
Richland (99352)
26,975 residents
- 99354
Richland (99354)
21,343 residents
- 99353
West Richland (99353)
13,306 residents
- 99320 9,201
Benton City (99320)
9,201 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99353 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99353 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
- 99352
Richland (99352)
$100,108 median income
- 99354
Richland (99354)
$91,933 median income
- 99320
Benton City (99320)
$90,102 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 99353 ranks the highest 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 99353, 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 (13,306 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 99353 in?
ZIP code 99353 (West 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 99353?
ZIP code 99353 in West Richland, WA has a population of 13,306 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99353?
The median household income in ZIP 99353 is $121,845, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99353?
The median home value in ZIP 99353 is $450,500, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99353?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99353 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99353?
ZIP code 99353 has 248 business establishments employing approximately 1,470 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99353?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99353 are: Construction (52), Health care and social assistance (34), Professional, scientific, and technical services (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99353?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99353 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 99353?
In ZIP code 99353, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.1% 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 99353?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99353 is 24.6 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 99353?
In ZIP code 99353, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99353?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99353 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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