98942 ZIP Code
Selah, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98942 |
| City/Town: | Selah |
| County: | Yakima |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,047 |
| Median Household Income: | $74,990 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,192 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,580 |
| Median Home Value: | $321,700 |
| Land Area: | 183.1 sq miles
474.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.8013, -120.6648 |
Population Information (98942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,047 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,439 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,608 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,129 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,395 | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,212 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 950 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,116 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,709 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,140 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,002 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,152 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,356 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,794 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 649 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 443 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $321,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,287 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,580 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,167 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 413 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,196 | 72.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,971 | 27.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,245 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 603 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 984 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,868 | 31.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,316 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,331 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,869 | 15.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,274 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98942 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $74,990 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,034 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,215 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,192 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,054 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,790 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 257 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,156 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,451 | 73.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,877 | 21.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 440 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,845 | 71.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 121 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 132 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 174 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,624 | 14.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,140 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,610 | 20.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,879 | 21.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,299 | 18.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 86 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 483 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98942 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 277 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 96 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 326 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 384 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 917 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,584 | 22.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,010 | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,493 | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 621 | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 459 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98942 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,523 | 85.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 348 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 80 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 161 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 590 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98942 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 445 | 5.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 608 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 948 | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 516 | 5.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 858 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 516 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 94 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 196 | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 634 | 7.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,263 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 547 | 6.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 435 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 730 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.8% | 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 (98942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,785 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,417 | 74.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,855 | 32.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,156 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98942 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,787 | 80.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,177 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,513 | 21.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 342 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 83 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 855 | 11.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98942 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,177 | 68.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 414 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 144 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 144 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 210 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 403 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,088 | 14.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98942 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 493 | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 866 | 11.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,410 | 18.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 918 | 12.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,701 | 22.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 655 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 423 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 255 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 843 | 11.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98942 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 329 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 222 | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,750 | 23.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,528 | 46.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,526 | 20.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 225 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98942 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,624 | 22.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 289 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,912 | 68.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 58 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 114 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 19 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 100 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 51 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98942 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 173 | 2.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,419 | 19.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,577 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,998 | 41.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98942 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 308 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 27 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 158 | 3.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 470 | 9.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,309 | 25.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,212 | 42.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 586 | 11.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 126 | 2.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98942 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,709 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $580 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,287 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (98942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,167 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,984 | 55.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,362 | 19.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,100 | 15.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,642 | 22.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,095 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,179 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98942 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,812 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,807 | 26.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,032 | 59.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 211 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 700 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,712 | 25.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98942 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,450 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 354 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 375 | 8.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,965 | 44.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 754 | 16.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,002 | 22.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,706 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,063 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,941 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,435 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 202 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,238 | 50.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 995 | 40.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98942 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,522 | 80.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,299 | 18.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,527 | 76.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 679 | 20.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 141 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 93 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,340 | 90.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 86 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,707 | 1984.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,707 | 1984.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,707 | 1984.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 127 | 147.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 7 | 8.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,423 | 1654.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 29.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98942 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,918 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,562 | 80.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,356 | 19.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,184 | 18.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 91 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 81 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98942 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,167 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,863 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
Selah, WA98942