ZIP Code 98944 Demographics

Yakima County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98944 compared to county averages.

Total Population

25,176

↓ 90.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$57,928

↓ 10.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$199,700

↓ 21.6% vs county

Median Age

27.0 yrs

↑ 18.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

8.4%

↓ +15.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98944 compares to Yakima County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98944 $58k Yakima $65k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98944 $200k Yakima $255k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

6.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

63.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$953

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98944 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$199,700
Down Payment (20%)$39,940
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,268P&I: $1010 | Tax: $200 | Ins: $58
Rent (Local Median)
$953
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $315/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98944, sorted by distance.

99349 16.7 mi away grant county

About Yakima County

Yakima County is located in Washington and has a total population of 256,143. The county's median household income is $64,910 and median home value is $254,700. ZIP code 98944 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Yakima County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.