ZIP Code 98902 Demographics & Data

Yakima, WA (ZIP Code 98902) Data

Washington

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 98902

The ZIP Code 98902 is associated with the city of Yakima in Washington in Yakima County. It is estimated that 17.1% of residents in the 98902 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 32.4 years. It is estimated that about 16.2% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $21,122. Approximately 18% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $43,461. The current population estimate is 46,130.

Population in 98902

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 98902 is 46,130.

Yakima, WA

The 98902 ZIP Code is associated with Yakima, WA in Yakima County.

Area Codes associated with 98902

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 98902 include 509.

Sunrise / Sunset in 98902

Sunrise: 7:45 am
Sunset: 4:21 pm
Sunrise in 98902 7:45 am
Sunrise in 98902 4:21 pm

Weather forecast for 98902

Tonight's forecast for 98902: Rain and patchy fog. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 98902

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 98902 Good

Internet in 98902

An estimated 86.5% of households in ZIP Code 98902 have a computer, while about 76.4% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 98902

The gender split in ZIP Code 98902 is an estimated 51.6% female and approximately 48.4% male.

Health Insurance in 98902

Approximately 20.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 98902 (Yakima, WA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 98902

The median household income in ZIP Code 98902 is $43,461, while the region's mean household income is $57,302. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,122. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98902 of $21,122 is approximately 45.72% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 17.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately87.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.5% of the population in 98902 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.0% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.1% of 98902 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 98902. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 98902

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 14.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 18.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 7.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.5%
$200,000 or more per year 2.1%

Education levels in ZIP Code 98902

In ZIP Code 98902, 74.1% of the population graduated high school, while 16.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 13.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.0% in this Yakima County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 98902

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 13.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 12.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29.0%
Some college, no degree 19.9%
Associate's degree 9.0%
Bachelor's degree 9.3%
Graduate or professional degree 6.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 98902. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 98902

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98902, 95.1% is one race, while 4.9% are two or more races. Approximately 49.9% of 98902 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98902 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (77.3%), followed by Some other race (19.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 98902. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 98902

Industry Percent
White 77.3%
Black or African American 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.7%
Some other race 19.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 98902

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98902, an estimated 24.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.6% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Yakima County region.

Age of Housing in 98902

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 10.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 5.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 15.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 10.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 17.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 12.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 24.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 98902. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 98902

Residents of ZIP Code 98902 are younger than average. The median age of 32.4 years in ZIP Code 98902 is approximately 14.96% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 70.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.5% of the population in 98902 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 98902 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 98902. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 98902

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.9%
5 to 9 years 8.5%
10 to 14 years 7.7%
15 to 19 years 6.6%
20 to 24 years 7.3%
25 to 34 years 14.5%
35 to 44 years 12.3%
45 to 54 years 10.4%
55 to 59 years 5.3%
60 to 64 years 4.5%
65 to 74 years 6.5%
75 to 84 years 4.6%
85 years and over 2.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 98902 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 98902. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 98902

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 98902 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98902 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 79.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98902 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 98902

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 79.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 98902. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 98902. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 98902

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 98902

In 98902, 62.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.2 minutes. Approximately 23.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98902 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 98902 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 98902. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 98902

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 11.1%
Construction 5.5%
Manufacturing 7.4%
Wholesale trade 4.5%
Retail trade 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 9.7%
Information 1.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 5.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.3%
Other services, except public administration 5.0%
Public administration 4.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 98902

In ZIP Code 98902, 58.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 39.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Yakima County region.

Language Spoken in 98902

Language Spoken Percent
English only 58.9%
Spanish 39.3%
Other Indo-European languages 0.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.6%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 98902. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 98902 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 98902, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 98902 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Yakima County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 98902. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 98902

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 24
Credit reporting or credit repair services 15
Debt collection 12
Checking or savings account 9
Student loan 6
Other 13
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 98902

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 23
Improper use of your report 11
Managing an account 6
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 5
Attempts to collect debt not owed 4
Other 30
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 98902. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 98902 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98902 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.14 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.76% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 98902. This visualizes electricity rates in 98902 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 98902

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 98902 8.23¢/kWh 7.68¢/kWh 6.42¢/kWh
Washington 12.5¢/kWh 10.94¢/kWh 6.72¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 98902

Month ZIP Code 98902 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.06 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.96 3 6.31
Mar 4.91 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.34 5.13 7.3
May 6.49 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.94 5.72 6.95
Jul 7.52 6.22 6.51
Aug 7.28 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.37 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.85 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.84 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.16 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 98902. This visualizes solar power levels in 98902 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.