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.

ZIP Code 98944 Data

Population 25,176
Median Household Income $57,928
Median Home Value $199,700
Median Rent $953
Median Age 28.1
Unemployment Rate 9.0%
Poverty Rate 17.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.1%
County Yakima County
State Washington

ZIP 98944 vs. Washington vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 98944WA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population25k12k10k
Median Household Income$57k$83k$73k
Median Home Value$199k$428k$258k
Median Rent$953$1,322$1,088
Median Age28.143.043.2
Unemployment Rate9.0%5.3%5.0%
Poverty Rate17.4%11.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher9.1%31.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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