City

Sunnyside, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Yakima County  ·  Washington

👥24,048Population
💰$60,167Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂28.1Median Age
🏠$230,100Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓21.1%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 85% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.5%Hispanic: 82.7%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 0.3%Race
White15.5%
Hispanic82.7%
Black0.6%
Asian0.5%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
29%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
19%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.65
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads21.1% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 85% above avg
No HS Diploma972 (10.9%)
HS Graduate3,340 (37.5%)
Some College1,439 (16.1%)
Associates1,285 (14.4%)
Bachelors709 (8%)
Graduate Degree1,172 (13.1%)

Education

No HS: 10.9%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
No HS10.9%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College16.1%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 36.9%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,167 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$230,100 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$959/mo
Total Housing Units6,806
Vacant Units298

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Sunnyside, WA

Sunnyside is a city in Washington, located in Yakima County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,048 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.1 years.

Economically, Sunnyside is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,167 is below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Sunnyside is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $230,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $959 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sunnyside is less-educated. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (82.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sunnyside
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98944 24,048 $60,167 $230,100 $959 9.0% 21.1% 63.1%