98936 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 98936, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

98936 is a zip code in Yakima County, Washington, which covers Northeast Yakima, with a total population of 7,589 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 98936 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 98936.

The estimated population of people living in 98936 is 7,589, with a median age of 32.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 98936 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,589
+8.71%
+22.98%
2020
6,981
+3.39%
-
2019
6,752
+4.8%
-
2018
6,443
+4.41%
-
2017
6,171
 - -

Population of 98936 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 98936 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
51%
46.9%
 +8.74%
Black/African American
3.1%
0.6%
 +416.67%
Native
0%
2.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
43.5%
46.3%
 -6.05%
Asian
0.6%
0.6%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
3.4%
 -47.06%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 98936 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 98936 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 98936 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 98936 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.8 -7.87% 32.3 -8.5% 35 -2.78%
2020 35.6 +8.54% 35.3 +14.98% 36 +6.19%
2019 32.8 +4.13% 30.7 -2.54% 33.9 +7.28%
2018 31.5 +1.61% 31.5 +3.62% 31.6 -1.56%
2017 31 - 30.4 - 32.1 -

The median age of the 98936 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 98936 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 612 +24.08% 538 +13.29% 758 606
10 to 19 695 +35.84% 553 -28.87% 967 405
20 to 29 261 +16.95% 339 +54.99% 275 516
30 to 39 490 +56.28% 483 -12.04% 791 423
40 to 49 440 -27.92% 328 +28.61% 327 414
50 to 59 268 +49.71% 300 +37.71% 369 411
60 to 69 253 +61.63% 323 +28.29% 432 419
70+ 177 +48.97% 111 +97.82% 258 218

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 98936 zip code is $72,432.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 98936.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,242.00
  • 45 to 64
    $93,704.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,552.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 98936 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 98936, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 98936 is currently $88,963.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.61% of households in 98936 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 98936 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.69%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.41%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    32.96%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.81%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.62%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.89%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 98936 is $25,966.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 98936 by the total population of 98936.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 98936 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 98936 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30.02%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.38%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 98936 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 98936 zip over the age of 16 is 5,343.

Of those people, a total of 64.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 98936 is 61.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 98936 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 490 34.10% 8.40%
20 to 24 years 403 75.20% 22.80%
25 to 29 years 388 65.70% 3.10%
30 to 34 years 461 64.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,253 93.90% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 611 78.20% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 410 74.60% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 568 64.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 533 18.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 226 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 98936. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,626 63.80% 6.20%
Black or African American 117 50.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 45 66.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,106 70.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 449 61.00% 2.60%
Hispanic or Latino 2,110 67.10% 0.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,973 63.30% 7.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 98936 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 98936 is 3,308, with median earnings of $37,252.00.

Women in 98936 are earning approximately 59.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,308 $37,252.00
Male 1,968 $45,726.00
Female 1,340 $27,360.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 98936 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 312 $56,711.00
Business and Financial 122 $12,246.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 110 $41,563.00
Legal 36 $0.00
Educational and Library 172 $57,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 68 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 170 $66,731.00
Healthcare Support 105 $28,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 36 $111,176.00
Food Preparation and Serving 159 $30,451.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 108 $9,600.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $0.00
Sales 358 $58,636.00
Office and Administrative Support 337 $39,543.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 385 $25,354.00
Construction and Extraction 123 $58,721.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 154 $41,250.00
Production 146 $50,495.00
Transportation and Material Moving 187 $46,094.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 98936 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 98936.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 196 $93,500.00 116 $21,686.00
Business and Financial 45 $56,985.00 77 $11,292.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 9 $0.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 88 $72,755.00 22 $0.00
Legal 12 $0.00 24 $0.00
Educational and Library 53 $60,729.00 119 $52,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 68 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 48 $249,643.00 122 $62,656.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 105 $28,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 36 $111,176.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 119 $0.00 40 $15,119.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 86 $40,750.00 22 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 28 $0.00
Sales 170 $65,455.00 188 $16,759.00
Office and Administrative Support 102 $2,499.00 235 $49,345.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 287 $25,046.00 98 $25,673.00
Construction and Extraction 123 $58,721.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 154 $41,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 146 $50,495.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 134 $54,537.00 53 $35,292.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,160 households in 98936, with an average household size of 3.51 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,932 families living in the 98936 zip code with an average family size of 3.6 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 98936:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,628 91 213 228
Average Household Size 3.85 3.96 3.17 1.24
Total Families 1,628 91 213 0
Average Household Size 3.76 2.86 2.65 0

Poverty

Of the 1,932 families living in 98936, 9.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 98936:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,359 housing units in 98936.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,160 91.56%
Vacant 199 8.44%

7.67% of the total 2,359 housing units in 98936 are rental units. This is approximately 181 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,916 are occupied by the owner - or 81.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 98936 is $1,421.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 98936 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    63
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    25
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    96
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    60
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 98936 is $236,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 98936 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    28
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    311
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    304
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    634
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    570
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    69
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 98936. The chart below shows the number of properties in 98936 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    212
  • 1940 to 1949
    164
  • 1950 to 1959
    74
  • 1960 to 1969
    142
  • 1970 to 1979
    363
  • 1980 to 1989
    171
  • 1990 to 1999
    312
  • 2000 to 2009
    604
  • 2010 to 2013
    317
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 98936 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    3
  • 1 vehicle available
    191
  • 2 vehicles available
    829
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,137

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 98936 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 98936 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 98936.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    27
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    253
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    801
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    686
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    509
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    224
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    295
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    117
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    8
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    11
  • 90 or more minutes
    19

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 98936 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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