PlainZIP

Richland, WA · standard

ZIP Code 99354

Benton County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,343
406/sq mi
$91,933
Median income
$392,600
Median home value
43.0%
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 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
406
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99354 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99354 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richland, Benton County, Washington, with 21,343 residents across 52.5 square miles, a density of 406 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 99354 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,933 (1% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $46,728. Poverty here runs at 8.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. Median home value sits at $392,600 (23% below the state average), median rent at $1,371 a month, and owner-occupancy at 60.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 99354, plus 6 more within Benton County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 99354

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richland, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99354.

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 99354, 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

21,343

Population

52.5

Area (sq mi)

406

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99354?

34.5

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 76.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

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?

$91,933

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$46,728

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99354 ranks nationally

Richland, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,933 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.0%

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

What does housing look like?

11,041

Total Housing Units

10,518

Occupied Units

523

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.1%
Renter 39.9%

$392,600

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,371

Median Rent

1969

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

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

333

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+233%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99354 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 234
2021 +13.0% 265
2022 +18.5% 314
2023 +5.0% 330
2024 +1.0% 333

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 440 business establishments in ZIP 99354, employing approximately 10,487 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,100,993,000.

440

Businesses

10,487

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 75 17.1%
Construction 62 14.1%
Retail trade 46 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 46 10.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 38 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 27 6.1%
Manufacturing 23 5.2%
Wholesale trade 16 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.3%
Finance and insurance 10 2.3%
Information 7 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.4%
Educational services 5 1.1%

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 99354 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 99354 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 99354 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 99354 ranks #3 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
99353 West Richland, WA 13,306 3.5 mi
99352 Richland, WA 26,975 5.2 mi
99336 Kennewick, WA 48,753 9.9 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
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 99354 in? ▼
ZIP code 99354 (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 99354? ▼
ZIP code 99354 in Richland, WA has a population of 21,343 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99354? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99354 is $91,933, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99354? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99354 is $392,600, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99354? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99354 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99354? ▼
ZIP code 99354 has 440 business establishments employing approximately 10,487 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99354? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99354 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (75), Construction (62), Retail trade (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99354? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99354 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 99354? ▼
In ZIP code 99354, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.0% 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 99354? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99354 is 20.1 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 99354? ▼
In ZIP code 99354, approximately 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99354? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99354 is 8.5% 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.