PlainZIP

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
$121,845
Median income
$450,500
Median home value
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $45,797. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. Housing costs here run $450,500 for a typical home value (12% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,546 a month; 83.9% of 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. To put 99353 in local context, 3 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 99353

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Richland, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99353.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 99353?

36.1

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 76.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

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

$45,797

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99353 ranks nationally

West Richland, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,845 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,804

Total Housing Units

6,411

Occupied Units

393

Vacant Units

3.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$450,500

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$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

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ZIP 99353 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 99353 ranks #3 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 99353 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 99353 ranks the highest of 4 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 3.5 mi
99352 Richland, WA 26,975 6.2 mi
99320 Benton City, WA 9,201 6.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Benton County

99336 standard
Kennewick, WA
Pop: 48,753
99337 standard
Kennewick, WA
Pop: 29,845
99352 standard
Richland, WA
Pop: 26,975
99354 standard
Richland, WA
Pop: 21,343
99350 standard
Prosser, WA
Pop: 12,979
99338 standard
Kennewick, WA
Pop: 11,555

Related Areas

Benton County West Richland, WA Washington

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.

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