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Gleed, WA
Census-designated place in Yakima County, Washington.
Population
2,844
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
526
ZIP codes
0
Gleed and its ZIP codes
Gleed at a glance
- Gleed is about 4.5 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,529, 20% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $353,900 (37% below Washington) and median rent is $1,583 a month.
Local data for Gleed, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gleed, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,529
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$353,900
Median rent
$1,583/mo
Homeownership
86.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (672), Norwegian Americans (501), Mexican Americans (305).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yakima County. PPP loans are for Gleed.
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
$1.4B
FY 2026, $5,390 per person
How people get to work
Gleed, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.1%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gleed, 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° / 22°F
8.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gleed, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Gleed
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EschbachCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.2 |
| SelahCity | 3.4 mi | 4.6 |
| SummitviewCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.4 |
| YakimaCity | 5 mi | 28.1 |
| CowicheCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.8 |
| NachesTown | 6.6 mi | 0.9 |
| AhtanumCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 7.7 |
| TietonCity | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Union GapCity | 8.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Terrace HeightsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 10.5 |
| MoxeeCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| ParkerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| TampicoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| DonaldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| WapatoCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| HarrahTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gleed, WA in?
- Gleed is in Yakima County, Washington.
- What is the population of Gleed, WA?
- About 2,844 people live in Gleed, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gleed?
- Nearby places include Eschbach (1.8 mi), Selah (3.4 mi), Summitview (4.6 mi), Yakima (5 mi), Cowiche (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023