98944 ZIP Code – Sunnyside, Washington
ZIP code 98944 is a large ZIP code located in Sunnyside, Washington, within Yakima County with a population of approximately 25,176 residents. At $57,928, the median household income here runs below the Washington average and below the U.S. average. At $199,700, median home values run below the national average, with 59.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $953, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 61% single-family (decreasing), 11% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 9.0%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 17.4%, above the national average. 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 28.1, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 99320, 99349, 99353.
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ZIP 98944 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98944 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $199k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $953 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 28.1 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.0% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.1% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 99320 – Benton City
- 99349 – Mattawa
- 99353 – West Richland
- 98930 – Grandview
- 99354 – Richland
- 98938 – Outlook
- 98936 – Moxee
- 99343 – Mesa
- 99350 – Prosser
- 99352 – Richland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99320 | BENTON CITY | 10,023 | $71,154 |
| 99349 | MATTAWA | 7,531 | $70,911 |
| 99353 | WEST RICHLAND | 18,264 | $119,463 |
| 98930 | GRANDVIEW | 15,089 | $66,806 |
| 99354 | RICHLAND | 25,676 | $85,919 |