The ZIP Code 98901 is associated with the city of Yakima in Washington in Yakima County. It is estimated that 14.4% of residents in the 98901 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 30.2 years. It is estimated that about 13.4% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $19,745. The median household income is $42,151, while about 19% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 32,358.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98901 is $42,151, while the region's mean household income is $58,234. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,745. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98901 of $19,745 is approximately 49.26% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 19.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately100% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.2% of the population in 98901 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.0% of 98901 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.2% |
In ZIP Code 98901, 68.5% of the population graduated high school, while 13.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 17.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.3% in this Yakima County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 17.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98901, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 52.2% of 98901 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98901 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (75.4%), followed by Some other race (17.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 17.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98901, an estimated 18.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 3.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Yakima County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 6.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98901 are younger than average. The median age of 30.2 years in ZIP Code 98901 is approximately 20.73% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 70.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.6% of the population in 98901 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 98901 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98901 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 78% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98901 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 78% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98901, 56.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.8 minutes. Approximately 17.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98901 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.5% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 98901 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 16.5% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6.0% |
| Retail trade | 9.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.9% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 3.8% |
In ZIP Code 98901, 56.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 41.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 56.7% |
| Spanish | 41.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 98901, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 98901 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Yakima County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 19 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 10 |
| Debt collection | 9 |
| Checking or savings account | 6 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 6 |
| Other | 9 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 14 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 10 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 6 |
| Dealing with your lender or servicer | 5 |
| Improper use of your report | 3 |
| Other | 21 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98901 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.15 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.85% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98901 | 8.23¢/kWh | 7.68¢/kWh | 6.42¢/kWh |
| Washington | 13.03¢/kWh | 11.27¢/kWh | 6.46¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98901 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.05 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.03 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.93 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.34 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.3 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.95 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.48 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 7.27 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.52 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.89 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.83 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.15 | 1.78 | 5.46 |