Yakima, WA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 98901 serves a portion of Yakima, Washington, within Yakima County. This community is home to approximately 43,137 residents, with a median age of 45.0 years. The median household income of $68,343 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $252,869 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 50% owner-occupied and 50% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Yakima is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 139 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 48% and an unemployment rate of 8.4%, 98901 reflects the economic character of Yakima County in Washington.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 43,137 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 11,169 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $68,343 | ↑ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $252,869 | ↓ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 139 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | ↑ 115% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 11.7% | ↑ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 48% | ↑ 37% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 45.0 yrs | ↑ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 50% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 50% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 21,999 | — |