98936 ZIP Code — Moxee, WA

Yakima County, Washington

ZIP code 98936 is located in Moxee, Washington, within Yakima County. It covers approximately 138.63 square miles and serves a population of 7,787 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98936

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $300,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,860. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 98936 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,787

population

138.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98936 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98936

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98936. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moxee	Acceptable
Moxee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98901 Yakima (9 mi) 98953 Zillah (12 mi) 98938 Outlook (15.6 mi) 98902 Yakima (16.6 mi) 98944 Sunnyside (16.8 mi) 98932 Granger (18.2 mi) 98951 Wapato (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,787
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	138.63 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	46.6054
Longitude	-120.1773
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	509

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.8%	45.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	44.9%	34.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	17.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.6%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

7,787

Population

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$92,860

Median household income

$32,061

Per capita income

$300,800

Median home value

$1,332

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

2,173

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

331

Under 5

285

435

5–9

376

312

10–14

270

267

15–19

231

319

20–24

276

642

25–34

554

618

35–44

534

306

45–54

264

55–59

228

276

60–64

238

297

65–74

256

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,308	29.6%
18 and over	5,479	70.4%
65 and over	761	9.8%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.5%

Hispanic or Latino 21.7%

Other race 11.8%

Two or more races 10.5%

Black or African American 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,327	53.5%
Hispanic or Latino	2,163	21.7%
Other race	1,178	11.8%
Two or more races	1,044	10.5%
Black or African American	172	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	45	0.5%
Asian	21	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.8%	45.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	44.9%	34.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	17.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.6%	10.6%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$92,860

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 30.6%

$300k–$500k 47.1%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$300,800
Median rent / month	$1,332
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.7%
2000–2009	27.2%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.0%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	34.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	46.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.6%
Electricity	50.1%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Fuel oil	0.8%
No fuel used	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,748	73.4%
Cohabiting couple	184	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	114	4.8%
Female householder, no spouse	337	14.1%
Households with children under 18	1,090	45.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	486	20.4%
Average household size	3.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	24.3%
Married	64.3%	61.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	1.3%	3.9%
Divorced	6.6%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 29.2%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	120	5.9%
Kindergarten	70	3.4%
Elementary school	1,115	54.6%
High school	406	19.9%
College / grad school	331	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Retail trade 16.1%

Agriculture & mining 13.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Construction 11.1%

Public administration 8.1%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Other services 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 2.1%

Professional & management 1.8%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.8

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 37.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	29.3%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	21.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.6%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	84.7%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	588	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	43.3%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,171	92.1%
Spanish	597	8.3%
Other Indo-European	550	7.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,806	87.4%
Born in same state	6,744	86.6%
Born in different state	5,317	68.3%
Foreign born	62	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	981	12.6%
Not a US citizen	643	65.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	627	8.1%
Arab	379	4.9%
Italian	277	3.6%
German	167	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	123	1.6%
Irish	43	0.6%
Norwegian	21	0.3%
English	18	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98936

What city is ZIP code 98936 in?

ZIP code 98936 is primarily assigned to Moxee, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98936 in?

ZIP code 98936 falls within Yakima County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98936 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 98936 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98936 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 98936 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 98936?

ZIP code 98936 has an estimated population of 7,787 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98936?

The median home value in ZIP code 98936 is $300,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 98936 in?

ZIP code 98936 observes the PST timezone.