City

Cowiche, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Yakima County  ·  Washington

👥1,027Population
💰$45,409Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂56.8Median Age
🏠$228,300Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓53.2%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.8%Hispanic: 30.4%Other: 11.8%Race
White57.8%
Hispanic30.4%
Other11.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
4%
18–24
7%
25–44
14%
45–64
50%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.74
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads53.2% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
HS Graduate90 (12.5%)
Some College188 (26.2%)
Associates58 (8.1%)
Bachelors90 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree292 (40.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.5%Some College: 26.2%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 40.7%Edu
HS Grad12.5%
Some College26.2%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate40.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.1%Renter: 50.9%Tenure
Owner49.1%
Renter50.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,409 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$228,300 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$892/mo
Total Housing Units609
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Cowiche, WA

Cowiche is a city in Washington, located in Yakima County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,027 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.8 years.

Economically, Cowiche is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,409 is below the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Cowiche is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $892 per month.

The population of Cowiche is well-educated. 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (57.84%).

Cowiche, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Cowiche
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98923 1,027 $45,409 $228,300 $892 7.1% 53.2% 49.1%