🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98951

Wapato

ZIP Code 98951 is a standard zip code serving Wapato, Wapato, Washington (WA), in Yakima County, United States. It has an estimated population of 13,739 with a median household income of $37,853. 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: Wapato
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 46.450700
Longitude: -120.426500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 150.40 mi²
Water Area: 0.18 mi²
Population Density: 91.0 people per mi² (50th percentile)
Bounding Box: 46.535341°N, 46.360807°S, -120.290272°E, -120.772718°W

With 13,739 residents spread across 150.40 square miles, this area has a population density of 91.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

13,739

Population

70th percentile

$37,853

Median Income

20th percentile

$112,500

Median Home Value

40th percentile

150.40 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98951 is $37,853, and the median home value is $112,500. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

3,824

Total Units

3,617

Occupied Units

94.6%

Occupancy Rate

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