98837 ZIP Code
Moses Lake, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98837 |
| City/Town: | Moses Lake |
| County: | Grant |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,959 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,883 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,856 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,085 |
| Median Home Value: | $259,400 |
| Land Area: | 486.2 sq miles
1259.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 32.6 sq miles
84.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.1470, -119.3159 |
Population Information (98837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,959 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,635 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,324 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,521 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,200 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,067 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,994 | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,633 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,369 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,354 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,602 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,658 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,981 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,876 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,072 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 632 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $259,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,016 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,085 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,958 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,127 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,624 | 62.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,334 | 37.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,544 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,682 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,149 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,270 | 28.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,021 | 27.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,369 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,413 | 14.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,640 | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98837 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,883 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,371 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,377 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,856 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,021 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,631 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,385 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,433 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,454 | 71.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,560 | 21.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,617 | 7.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,922 | 70.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 906 | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 468 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 632 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,627 | 14.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,396 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,591 | 22.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 15,903 | 33.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 14,681 | 31.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 58 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,156 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98837 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 901 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 579 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,420 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,467 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,225 | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,828 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,442 | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,997 | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 873 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,226 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98837 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,130 | 74.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,207 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 297 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 455 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 204 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,880 | 8.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98837 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 2,092 | 9.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,383 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,613 | 16.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 480 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,945 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,306 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 131 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 856 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,486 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,070 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,231 | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 901 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,137 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,998 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,329 | 58.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,385 | 43.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,776 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98837 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,106 | 77.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,389 | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,381 | 19.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 850 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 517 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,081 | 18.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98837 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,810 | 59.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 610 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 673 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 648 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 143 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 472 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,415 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,285 | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98837 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,259 | 12.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,107 | 17.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,124 | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,095 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,795 | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 938 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,987 | 16.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 531 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 232 | 1.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98837 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 466 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,194 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,816 | 21.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,686 | 48.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,039 | 16.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 884 | 4.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98837 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 522 | 3.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 123 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 15,906 | 93.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 255 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 86 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98837 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,001 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,206 | 24.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,325 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,426 | 32.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98837 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,416 | 13.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 348 | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 700 | 6.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 785 | 7.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,081 | 29.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,807 | 26.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,363 | 12.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 124 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98837 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,612 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $484 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,016 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.86 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (98837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,958 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,664 | 45.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,945 | 17.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,798 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,329 | 25.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,567 | 32.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,801 | 28.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.73 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98837 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,057 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,862 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,570 | 47.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 575 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,943 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,056 | 33.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98837 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,315 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 708 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 693 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,893 | 39.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,435 | 27.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,586 | 21.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,557 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,765 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 46,774 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,571 | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 690 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,876 | 51.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,005 | 39.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98837 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,921 | 80.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,328 | 17.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,801 | 69.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,468 | 29.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 928 | 11.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 59 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,141 | 89.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 399 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,818 | 1207.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,818 | 1207.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,818 | 1207.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 584 | 146.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 49 | 12.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,576 | 896.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 140 | 35.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98837 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 43,438 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,893 | 75.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,545 | 24.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,124 | 21.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,138 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 255 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 28 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98837 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,958 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,846 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
Moses Lake, WA98837