98944 ZIP Code
Sunnyside, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98944 |
| City/Town: | Sunnyside |
| County: | Yakima |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,176 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,928 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,295 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,967 |
| Median Home Value: | $199,700 |
| Land Area: | 544.6 sq miles
1410.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 10.6 sq miles
27.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.5070, -119.6720 |
Population Information (98944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,176 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,739 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,437 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 27.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,464 | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,736 | 10.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,995 | 11.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,017 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,734 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,317 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,674 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,041 | 8.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,198 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,335 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,582 | 6.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 504 | 2.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 579 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $199,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $953 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,967 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,721 | 96.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 246 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,288 | 63.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,433 | 36.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,230 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,027 | 30.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,475 | 11.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,808 | 28.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,813 | 13.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 816 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 858 | 6.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 433 | 3.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 58.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 9.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98944 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,928 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,615 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,716 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,295 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,053 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,122 | 91.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 926 | 8.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,638 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,164 | 80.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,382 | 13.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 528 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 48 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,653 | 54.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 232 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 248 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 210 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,537 | 18.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,282 | 25.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,627 | 42.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 20,817 | 82.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 20,192 | 80.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 625 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98944 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 315 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 226 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 533 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 686 | 10.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,127 | 16.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,377 | 20.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 987 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 839 | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 352 | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 279 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98944 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,816 | 77.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,500 | 14.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 135 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 137 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 321 | 3.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98944 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 2,412 | 23.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 422 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,158 | 11.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 405 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 716 | 7.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 801 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 62 | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 496 | 4.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,238 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 867 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 415 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 130 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98944 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 (98944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,562 | 81.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,308 | 33.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,228 | 56.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,506 | 17.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98944 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,572 | 82.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,733 | 25.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 893 | 13.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 253 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 334 | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,972 | 29.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98944 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,307 | 61.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 83 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 180 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 121 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 204 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 194 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 373 | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,505 | 21.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98944 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 466 | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 734 | 10.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 697 | 10.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 556 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,352 | 19.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 624 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,378 | 19.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 669 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 491 | 7.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98944 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 402 | 5.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 310 | 4.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,393 | 20.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,209 | 46.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,307 | 18.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 346 | 5.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98944 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,353 | 20.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 70 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,890 | 72.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 110 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 227 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98944 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 318 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,290 | 19.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,094 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,019 | 44.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98944 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 605 | 14.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 206 | 4.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 406 | 9.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 932 | 21.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,109 | 25.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 802 | 18.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 144 | 3.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 84 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98944 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,346 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $476 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $953 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.74 | 2.38 |
Households (98944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,721 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,709 | 55.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,901 | 28.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 936 | 13.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,518 | 22.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,350 | 49.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,822 | 27.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.70 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98944 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,519 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,285 | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,530 | 53.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 347 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 324 | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,736 | 32.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98944 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,621 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 457 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 368 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,289 | 56.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,695 | 22.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 812 | 10.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,913 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 675 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,068 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,470 | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 268 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,256 | 50.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 946 | 38.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98944 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,495 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,389 | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,762 | 73.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 260 | 10.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 70 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 367 | 15.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98944 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,204 | 68.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 50 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,972 | 15944.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,972 | 15944.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,972 | 15944.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 14 | 28.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 52 | 104.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,798 | 15596.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98944 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,712 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,520 | 28.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 16,192 | 71.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 16,022 | 70.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 170 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98944 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,721 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,114 | 91.0% | 89.4% |
Sunnyside, WA98944