98908 ZIP Code
Yakima, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98908 |
| City/Town: | Yakima |
| County: | Yakima |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,671 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,767 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,302 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,351 |
| Median Home Value: | $329,200 |
| Land Area: | 105.7 sq miles
273.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.6403, -120.7819 |
Population Information (98908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,671 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,787 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,884 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,545 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,599 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,760 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,958 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,259 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,788 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,228 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,164 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,905 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,377 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,643 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,320 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,125 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $329,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,174 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,351 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,681 | 95.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 670 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,421 | 71.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,260 | 29.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,550 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 982 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,293 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,155 | 24.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,417 | 25.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,673 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,162 | 20.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,868 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98908 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,767 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,711 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,530 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,302 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,905 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,914 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 991 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,257 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,962 | 76.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,041 | 18.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 872 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 39 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,536 | 76.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 355 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 259 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 528 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 48 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,276 | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,669 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,387 | 16.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,101 | 23.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,311 | 21.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 55 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 98 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 637 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98908 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 396 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 426 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 952 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 993 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,843 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,336 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,468 | 16.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,780 | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,379 | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,108 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98908 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,205 | 78.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,878 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 44 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 122 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 240 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 811 | 4.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98908 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 945 | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 957 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,643 | 9.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 527 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,636 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 523 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 138 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,157 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,333 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,690 | 27.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,603 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 839 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 923 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.5% | 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 (98908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,027 | 90.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,018 | 67.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,910 | 41.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,547 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98908 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,374 | 70.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,634 | 38.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,469 | 30.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 720 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 324 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,357 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98908 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,249 | 66.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,269 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 594 | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 924 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 153 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 290 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 845 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,018 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98908 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 192 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 835 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,440 | 15.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,468 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,879 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,418 | 22.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,682 | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,193 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 548 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 696 | 4.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98908 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 702 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 537 | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,177 | 20.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,152 | 46.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,030 | 19.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 753 | 4.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98908 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,671 | 31.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 370 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,797 | 59.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 204 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 550 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 63 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98908 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 456 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,099 | 27.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,692 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,434 | 30.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98908 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 448 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 290 | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 280 | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 746 | 7.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,711 | 26.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,218 | 40.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,568 | 15.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 160 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98908 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,770 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $599 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,174 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.38 |
Households (98908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,681 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,890 | 53.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,013 | 20.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,978 | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,744 | 25.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,908 | 33.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,773 | 39.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.16 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98908 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,444 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,990 | 27.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,535 | 59.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 667 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,147 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,142 | 28.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98908 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,465 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 517 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 455 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,373 | 46.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,197 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,923 | 20.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,002 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,979 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,574 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,509 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 481 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,452 | 44.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,576 | 46.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98908 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,003 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,371 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,282 | 75.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,037 | 23.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 253 | 5.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 52 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,009 | 93.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 322 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,662 | 826.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,662 | 826.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,662 | 826.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 173 | 53.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 4 | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,017 | 626.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 148 | 46.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98908 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,126 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,093 | 83.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,033 | 16.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,330 | 14.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 420 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 259 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 24 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98908 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,681 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,788 | 93.9% | 89.4% |
Yakima, WA98908