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Buena, WA
Census-designated place in Yakima County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98921.
Population
791
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
910
ZIP codes
1
Buena and its ZIP codes
Buena at a glance
- Buena is about 7.7 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,953, 57% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $237,000 (58% below Washington) and median rent is $924 a month.
Local data for Buena, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buena, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,953
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$237,000
Median rent
$924/mo
Homeownership
44.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.3%
Median age
17.2
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (417), Irish Americans (122), German Americans (100).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yakima County. PPP loans are for Buena.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,739
115,435 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.38B
FY 2026, $5,390 per person
How people get to work
Buena, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.7%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buena, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
721
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
7.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buena, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.7%
U.S. 11.1% +12.6 pts
ZIP codes in Buena
1 in or overlapping Buena. Population shown
Cities near Buena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ZillahCity | 2.6 mi | 1.8 |
| ToppenishCity | 3.1 mi | 2.2 |
| DonaldCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| WapatoCity | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| GrangerCity | 8.2 mi | 1.7 |
| ParkerCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| MoxeeCity | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| HarrahTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| OutlookCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Union GapCity | 13 mi | 5.6 |
| Terrace HeightsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.5 |
| YakimaCity | 16 mi | 28.1 |
| SunnysideCity | 17 mi | 7.6 |
| AhtanumCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.7 |
| SelahCity | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| SummitviewCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buena, WA in?
- Buena is in Yakima County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Buena, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Buena include 98921.
- What is the population of Buena, WA?
- About 791 people live in Buena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buena?
- Nearby places include Zillah (2.6 mi), Toppenish (3.1 mi), Donald (4.8 mi), Wapato (5.2 mi), Granger (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023