ZIP Code 98944, WA
Living in 98944
Bikeability4
Walkability11
Commute86
Public Transit6
Affordability87
Public Safety67
Airports37
Hospitals68
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation+1.7k (2010–19)
26 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian18%
Hispanic or Latino81%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school45%
High school graduate27%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance33%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office14%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$154kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$601Median Monthly Rent+$75 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas26%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98944
United States45
Washington38
Kennewick Metro Area25
Benton County24
Property Crime in 98944
United States48
Washington70
Kennewick Metro Area46
Benton County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 37 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 45 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98944
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding17
Tornado2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98944, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98944, WA
Children's Garden Montessori
21 miles, SE
St Francis Preparatory School
21 miles, S
Grandview Adventist Jr Academy
21 miles, SW
Liberty Christian School
21 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98944, WA
Heritage University
38 miles, W
Central Washington University
56 miles, NW
Walla Walla University
67 miles, SE
Whitman College
69 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98944, WA
Prosser Memorial Hospital
21 miles, S
Astria Sunnyside Hospital
22 miles, SW
Lourdes Counseling Center
22 miles, SE
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98944, WA
Tri-Cities Airport
29 miles, SE
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
125 miles, E
Spokane International Airport
125 miles, NE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
143 miles, NW