City

Yakima, WA

7 ZIP codes  ·  Yakima County  ·  Washington

👥134,388Population
💰$66,183Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$282,581Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49%Hispanic: 42.5%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.6%Race
White49.0%
Hispanic42.5%
Black1.2%
Asian1.4%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma2,884 (3.9%)
HS Graduate21,266 (28.8%)
Some College11,544 (15.6%)
Associates11,380 (15.4%)
Bachelors8,271 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree18,531 (25.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College15.6%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.7%Renter: 40.3%Tenure
Owner59.7%
Renter40.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,183 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$282,581 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,132/mo
Total Housing Units51,961
Vacant Units2,630

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Yakima, WA

Yakima is a city in Washington, located in Yakima County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 134,388 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.26 years.

Economically, Yakima is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,182 is near the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Yakima is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $282,581, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,132 per month.

The population of Yakima is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.0%.

Yakima, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Yakima
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98901 32,080 $56,429 $268,100 $996 6.7% 30.6% 50.3%
98902 45,377 $60,050 $237,700 $1,045 8.2% 31.7% 51.8%
98903 19,010 $69,188 $265,900 $1,232 10.4% 33.5% 74.5%
98908 37,921 $80,266 $356,900 $1,302 5.6% 46.1% 69.6%

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