🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98952

White Swan

ZIP Code 98952 is a standard zip code serving White Swan, White Swan, Washington (WA), in Yakima County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,330 with a median household income of $38,611. 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: White Swan
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 46.371600
Longitude: -120.745300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 205.91 mi²
Water Area: 0.07 mi²
Population Density: 11.0 people per mi² (10th percentile)
Bounding Box: 46.508242°N, 46.221140°S, -120.502106°E, -121.035823°W

With 2,330 residents spread across 205.91 square miles, this area has a population density of 11.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,330

Population

40th percentile

$38,611

Median Income

25th percentile

$102,900

Median Home Value

35th percentile

205.91 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98952 is $38,611, and the median home value is $102,900. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

662

Total Units

598

Occupied Units

90.3%

Occupancy Rate

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