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Cowiche, WA
Census-designated place in Yakima County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98923.
Population
364
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
438
ZIP codes
1
Cowiche and its ZIP codes
Cowiche at a glance
- Cowiche is about 3.7 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
Local data for Cowiche, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yakima County. PPP loans are for Cowiche.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,739
115,435 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $5,390 per person
PPP loans
$4M
30 loans, 530 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Cowiche, 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
88° / 27°F
8.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cowiche, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
21.2%
U.S. 11.1% +10.1 pts
ZIP codes in Cowiche
1 in or overlapping Cowiche. Population shown
Cities near Cowiche
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TietonCity | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| EschbachCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.2 |
| NachesTown | 3.8 mi | 0.9 |
| GleedCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 5.4 |
| SummitviewCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 4.4 |
| SelahCity | 8.7 mi | 4.6 |
| AhtanumCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 7.7 |
| YakimaCity | 9.3 mi | 28.1 |
| TampicoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| Union GapCity | 13 mi | 5.6 |
| Terrace HeightsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.5 |
| NileCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| ParkerCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| MoxeeCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| HarrahTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| DonaldCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cowiche, WA in?
- Cowiche is in Yakima County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Cowiche, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cowiche include 98923.
- What is the population of Cowiche, WA?
- About 364 people live in Cowiche, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cowiche?
- Nearby places include Tieton (2.8 mi), Eschbach (3.6 mi), Naches (3.8 mi), Gleed (5.3 mi), Summitview (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023