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Granger, WA
City in Yakima County, Washington.
Population
3,705
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,144
ZIP codes
0
Granger and its ZIP codes
Granger at a glance
- Granger is about 18 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,250, 32% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,200 (63% below Washington) and median rent is $1,003 a month.
Local data for Granger, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Granger, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,250
Poverty rate
23.3%
Median home value
$210,200
Median rent
$1,003/mo
Homeownership
54.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.1%
Median age
22.0
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,431), German Americans (86), Irish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yakima County. PPP loans are for Granger.
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
Granger, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.5%
- Carpooled25.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Granger, 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° / 24°F
8.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Granger, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
33.5%
U.S. 11.1% +22.4 pts
Cities near Granger
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OutlookCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.1 |
| ZillahCity | 5.7 mi | 1.8 |
| ToppenishCity | 6 mi | 2.2 |
| BuenaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.9 |
| SunnysideCity | 8.9 mi | 7.6 |
| WapatoCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| DonaldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| MabtonCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| GrandviewCity | 15 mi | 6.8 |
| ParkerCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| HarrahTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| MoxeeCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| Union GapCity | 21 mi | 5.6 |
| Terrace HeightsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 10.5 |
| ProsserCity | 23 mi | 5.2 |
| YakimaCity | 24 mi | 28.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Granger, WA in?
- Granger is in Yakima County, Washington.
- What is the population of Granger, WA?
- About 3,705 people live in Granger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Granger?
- Nearby places include Outlook (4.9 mi), Zillah (5.7 mi), Toppenish (6 mi), Buena (8.2 mi), Sunnyside (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023