City

Selah, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Yakima County  ·  Washington

👥18,564Population
💰$83,251Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$352,100Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71%Hispanic: 19.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 5.9%Race
White71.0%
Hispanic19.9%
Black0.4%
Asian1.1%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma201 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,330 (30.2%)
Some College1,882 (17%)
Associates1,318 (11.9%)
Bachelors1,453 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree2,855 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 17%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College17.0%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,251 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$352,100 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,354/mo
Total Housing Units7,629
Vacant Units427

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Selah, WA

Selah is a city in Washington, located in Yakima County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,564 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Selah is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,251 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Selah is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $352,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,354 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Selah is moderately educated. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Selah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98942 18,564 $83,251 $352,100 $1,354 3.0% 39.0% 74.6%