Washington · City Profile

Yakima, WA

ZIP codes
7
Population
135,296
Median income
$63,202
Median home value
$254,775

Yakima sits in Yakima, Washington, and is covered by 7 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 135,296 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Yakima has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $254,775 and median asking rent runs around $1,063 per month. Median household income hovers around $63,202. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Yakima

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
98901 Yakima 33,106 $55,536 $234,600
98902 Yakima 45,929 $56,655 $214,500
98903 Yakima 17,590 $62,850 $240,800
98904 Yakima 0
98907 Yakima 0
98908 Yakima 38,671 $77,767 $329,200
98909 Yakima 0

Thinking about relocating to Yakima?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $254,775, and median rent is $1,063. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.