98942 ZIP Code – Selah, Washington
Located in Selah, Washington, ZIP code 98942 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Yakima County with a population of approximately 18,047 residents. The median household income of $74,990 is near the Washington average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $321,700, above the national average, with 74.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,287 is above the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 8.8%, below the national average. An estimated 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. The population has a median age of 36.8, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 98923, 98947, 98908.
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ZIP 98942 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98942 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $74k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $321k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,287 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.8 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.7% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98923 – Cowiche
- 98947 – Tieton
- 98908 – Yakima
- 98902 – Yakima
- 98934 – Kittitas
- 98901 – Yakima
- 98946 – Thorp
- 98926 – Ellensburg
- 98903 – Yakima
- 98939 – Parker
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98923 | COWICHE | 990 | $45,625 |
| 98947 | TIETON | 2,786 | $57,143 |
| 98908 | YAKIMA | 38,671 | $77,767 |
| 98902 | YAKIMA | 45,929 | $56,655 |
| 98934 | KITTITAS | 1,033 | $53,214 |