| ZIP Code | 98948 |
|---|---|
| City | Toppenish |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Yakima County |
| Area Code | 509 |
| Elevation | 883 ft |
| Latitude | 46.237785 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.368797 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 28.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.65 |
| Below Poverty | 16.2% ▲ 62% above avg |
| College Grads | 19.3% ▼ 50% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.6% ▲ 117% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 601 (11.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,723 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 963 (18.2%) |
| Associates | 979 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 413 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 609 (11.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,217 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,800 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $978/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,620 |
| Vacant Units | 118 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,620 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 118 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.65 |
ZIP code 98948 is located in Toppenish, Washington, within Yakima County. With a population of 12,960, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 28.1 years. Economically, 98948 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,217 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98948 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $217,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $978 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.5%) and renters (41.5%). Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 98948 is primarily Hispanic (79.31%). Residents are less-educated — 19.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.2%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98948 stands at 10.6%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 98948 in Toppenish, WA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, and a young community. With 12,960 residents, a median household income of $67,217, and a median home value of $217,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.