City

Benton City, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Washington

👥10,157Population
💰$84,494Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂33.3Median Age
🏠$300,300Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.1%Hispanic: 27.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.5%Race
White66.1%
Hispanic27.6%
Asian0.4%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma54 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,338 (23.3%)
Some College1,175 (20.5%)
Associates1,064 (18.5%)
Bachelors1,057 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree1,052 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 20.5%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 18.4%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College20.5%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,494 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$300,300 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,090/mo
Total Housing Units3,781
Vacant Units358

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Benton City, WA

Benton City is a city in Washington, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,157 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.3 years.

Economically, Benton City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,494 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Benton City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $300,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,090 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Benton City is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (66.13%).

Benton City, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Benton City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99320 10,157 $84,494 $300,300 $1,090 3.9% 36.7% 84.9%