ZIP Code 98942, WA

Living in 98942

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 1
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 73
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 67
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Schools 21
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Residents

17k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate28%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$5.9k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$235k Median Home Value +$53k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$857 Median Monthly Rent +$226 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas19%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in 98942

United States45
Washington38
Yakima Metro Area37
Yakima County37

Property Crime in 98942

United States48
Washington70
Yakima Metro Area69
Yakima County69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 7 33
Feb 34 5 24
Mar 41 5 21
Apr 46 3 14
May 54 3 5
Jun 61 2 1
Jul 68 1 0
Aug 67 1 0
Sep 59 2 0
Oct 48 4 4
Nov 37 8 26
Dec 29 7 34

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98942

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding24
Tornado2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 98942, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 98942, WA

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Hope Academy
12 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 98942, WA

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Heritage University
32 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 98942, WA

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 98942, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
82 miles, SE
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