🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98903

Yakima

ZIP Code 98903 is a standard zip code serving Yakima, Yakima, Washington (WA), in Yakima County, United States. It has an estimated population of 14,517 with a median household income of $46,082. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Washington (WA)
County: Yakima
City: Yakima
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 46.544500
Longitude: -120.744400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 289.21 mi²
Water Area: 0.21 mi²
Population Density: 50.0 people per mi² (40th percentile)
Bounding Box: 46.616724°N, 46.444887°S, -120.470174°E, -121.455794°W

With 14,517 residents spread across 289.21 square miles, this area has a population density of 50.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

14,517

Population

75th percentile

$46,082

Median Income

45th percentile

$134,800

Median Home Value

50th percentile

289.21 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98903 is $46,082, and the median home value is $134,800.

Housing

5,648

Total Units

5,353

Occupied Units

94.8%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Yakima, WA.

98901

Yakima

98902

Yakima

98904

Yakima

98907

Yakima

98908

Yakima

98909

Yakima

Similar ZIP Codes in Washington

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Washington.

98938

Outlook

$49,917

99122

Davenport

$51,981

98922

Cle Elum

$46,509

98826

Leavenworth

$49,559

99119

Cusick

$42,917

98858

Waterville

$45,150

99027

Otis Orchards

$44,360

98638

Naselle

$47,813

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.