City

Wapato, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Yakima County  ·  Washington

👥12,935Population
💰$63,083Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂29.8Median Age
🏠$214,000Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓19.7%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.4%Hispanic: 64.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.9%Other: 3.8%Race
White12.4%
Hispanic64.4%
Black0.2%
Asian1.9%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
25%
18–24
14%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.63
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads19.7% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma510 (9.6%)
HS Graduate2,085 (39.1%)
Some College874 (16.4%)
Associates821 (15.4%)
Bachelors304 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree745 (14%)

Education

No HS: 9.6%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS9.6%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College16.4%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.4%Renter: 45.6%Tenure
Owner54.4%
Renter45.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,083 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$214,000 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$871/mo
Total Housing Units3,672
Vacant Units169

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About Wapato, WA

Wapato is a city in Washington, located in Yakima County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,935 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.8 years.

Economically, Wapato is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,083 is below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wapato is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $871 per month.

The population of Wapato is less-educated. 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (64.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wapato
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98951 12,935 $63,083 $214,000 $871 7.4% 19.7% 54.4%