ZIP Code 98944, WA

Living in 98944

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 11
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 55
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Schools 22
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Residents

24k Population +1.7k (2010–19)
26  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
7% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
82% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian18%
Hispanic or Latino81%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school45%
High school graduate27%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$9k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance33%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office14%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$154k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$601 Median Monthly Rent +$75 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home14%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas26%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in 98944

United States45
Washington38
Kennewick Metro Area25
Benton County24

Property Crime in 98944

United States48
Washington70
Kennewick Metro Area46
Benton County49

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 1 3
Feb 37 1 1
Mar 45 1 0
Apr 51 1 0
May 59 1 0
Jun 66 1 0
Jul 73 0 0
Aug 72 0 0
Sep 63 0 0
Oct 51 1 0
Nov 39 1 1
Dec 30 1 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98944

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding17
Tornado2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 98944, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 98944, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 98944, WA

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Heritage University
38 miles, W
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Walla Walla University
67 miles, SE
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Whitman College
69 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 98944, WA

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 98944, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
29 miles, SE
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