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Yakima, WA
City in Yakima County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98902.
Population
96,961
Land area
28.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,452
ZIP codes
1
Yakima and its ZIP codes
Yakima at a glance
- Yakima is about 29 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- It is the 11th most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- Households here earn a median of $62,815 a year, 36% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $297,600 (47% below Washington) and median rent is $1,117 a month.
Local data for Yakima, WA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools42
- Colleges3
- Libraries2
- Banks23
- Post Offices4
- Parks28
- Grocery Stores43
- Restaurants300
- Affordable Housing11
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers18
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment16
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites3
- Historic Places37
Housing and community stats
Yakima, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,815
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$297,600
Median rent
$1,117/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (43,133), German Americans (10,763), Irish Americans (6,914).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yakima County. PPP loans are for Yakima.
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
$116M
962 loans, 12,722 jobs reported
How people get to work
Yakima, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yakima, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone37 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yakima, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
19.7%
U.S. 11.1% +8.6 pts
ZIP codes in Yakima
1 in or overlapping Yakima. Population shown
Cities near Yakima
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Union GapCity | 3.4 mi | 5.6 |
| AhtanumCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 7.7 |
| SelahCity | 3.9 mi | 4.6 |
| SummitviewCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 4.4 |
| GleedCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 5.4 |
| Terrace HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 10.5 |
| EschbachCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.2 |
| ParkerCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| MoxeeCity | 7.7 mi | 2.4 |
| CowicheCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| DonaldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| NachesTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| TietonCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| WapatoCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| HarrahTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| TampicoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yakima, WA in?
- Yakima is in Yakima County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Yakima, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Yakima include 98902.
- What is the population of Yakima, WA?
- About 96,961 people live in Yakima, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yakima?
- Nearby places include Union Gap (3.4 mi), Ahtanum (3.6 mi), Selah (3.9 mi), Summitview (4.9 mi), Gleed (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023