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Prosser, WA
City in Benton County, Washington.
Population
6,305
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,220
ZIP codes
0
Prosser and its ZIP codes
Prosser at a glance
- Prosser is about 10 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,985, 22% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $314,000 (44% below Washington) and median rent is $944 a month.
Local data for Prosser, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Prosser, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,985
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$314,000
Median rent
$944/mo
Homeownership
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,217), German Americans (552), Irish Americans (370).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Prosser.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,052
99,920 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,950
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.8B
FY 2026, $27,847 per person
How people get to work
Prosser, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.6%
- Carpooled22.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prosser, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
292
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
188
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
8.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prosser, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
Cities near Prosser
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrandviewCity | 8.2 mi | 6.8 |
| MabtonCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Benton CityCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| SunnysideCity | 14 mi | 7.6 |
| OutlookCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| West RichlandCity | 19 mi | 22.1 |
| GrangerCity | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| RichlandCity | 23 mi | 42.5 |
| Irrigon, ORCity | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| Boardman, ORCity | 26 mi | 4 |
| ZillahCity | 28 mi | 1.8 |
| KennewickCity | 29 mi | 28.5 |
| ToppenishCity | 29 mi | 2.2 |
| Umatilla, ORCity | 29 mi | 5.1 |
| West PascoCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prosser, WA in?
- Prosser is in Benton County, Washington.
- What is the population of Prosser, WA?
- About 6,305 people live in Prosser, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prosser?
- Nearby places include Grandview (8.2 mi), Mabton (11 mi), Benton City (14 mi), Sunnyside (14 mi), Outlook (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023