ZIP Code 98837, WA
Living in 98837
Bikeability12
Walkability29
Commute87
Public Transit11
Affordability75
Public Safety71
Airports31
Hospitals78
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
44kPopulation+4.1k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
21%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate28%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$6.4k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office15%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$191kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$718Median Monthly Rent+$146 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity94%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas4%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98837
United States45
Washington38
Grant County28
Property Crime in 98837
United States48
Washington70
Grant County70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 35 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98837
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98837, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98837, WA
Covenant Christian School
1 miles, SE
Moses Lake Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Marlin Hutterite School
19 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98837, WA
Central Washington University
59 miles, W
Heritage University
74 miles, SW
Eastern Washington University
84 miles, E
Walla Walla University
88 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98837, WA
Samaritan Hospital
2 miles, SE
Columbia Basin Hospital
16 miles, NW
Othello Community Hospital
23 miles, S
Quincy Valley Medical Center
27 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98837, WA
Tri-Cities Airport
62 miles, S
Spokane International Airport
89 miles, E
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
121 miles, SE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
142 miles, W