ZIP Code 98942, WA
Living in 98942
Bikeability9
Walkability1
Commute81
Public Transit1
Affordability61
Public Safety73
Airports73
Hospitals65
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate28%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$5.9k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$235kMedian Home Value+$53k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$857Median Monthly Rent+$226 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas19%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98942
United States45
Washington38
Yakima Metro Area37
Yakima County37
Property Crime in 98942
United States48
Washington70
Yakima Metro Area69
Yakima County69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 7 | 33 |
| Feb | 34 | 5 | 24 |
| Mar | 41 | 5 | 21 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 14 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 5 |
| Jun | 61 | 2 | 1 |
| Jul | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 4 |
| Nov | 37 | 8 | 26 |
| Dec | 29 | 7 | 34 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98942
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding24
Tornado2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98942, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98942, WA
Selah Covenant Christian School
11 miles, SE
Hope Academy
12 miles, W
Yakima Adventist Christian School
13 miles, S
Ellensburg Christian School
14 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98942, WA
Central Washington University
15 miles, NE
Heritage University
32 miles, SE
Pacific Lutheran University
87 miles, W
University of Phoenix-Washington
87 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98942, WA
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital
14 miles, NE
Virginia Mason Memorial
15 miles, S
Astria Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SE
Astria Toppenish Hospital
34 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98942, WA
Tri-Cities Airport
82 miles, SE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
89 miles, NW
Portland International Airport
125 miles, SW
Spokane International Airport
157 miles, E