98942 ZIP Code — Selah, WA
Yakima County, Washington
ZIP code 98942 is located in Selah, Washington, within Yakima County. It covers approximately 183.06 square miles and serves a population of 18,047 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.
About ZIP code 98942
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $321,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $74,990. 30% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18,047
population
183.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98942 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98942
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98942. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Selah | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98923 Cowiche (8.5 mi)
98947 Tieton (9.1 mi)
98908 Yakima (9.5 mi)
98902 Yakima (13.9 mi)
98903 Yakima (16.6 mi)
98937 Naches (17.6 mi)
98901 Yakima (17.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,047 |
| Population density | 99 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 183.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.48 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.7672 |
| Longitude | -120.6872 |
| 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 | 33.4% | 45.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.8% | 34.4% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.7% | 17.0% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 3.6% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
18,047
Population
99
People per sq mi
37.3
Median age
$74,990
Median household income
$35,302
Per capita income
$321,700
Median home value
$1,287
Median monthly rent
72.5%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
5,609
Housing units
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
528
Under 5
601
652
5–9
743
567
10–14
645
444
15–19
506
522
20–24
594
1,267
25–34
1,442
1,000
35–44
1,140
936
45–54
1,066
539
55–59
613
634
60–64
722
839
65–74
955
303
75–84
346
207
85+
236
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,334 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 13,713 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,886 | 16.0% |
| Median age | 37.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.3%
Hispanic or Latino
16.7%
Other race
12.1%
Two or more races
9.9%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,845 | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,610 | 16.7% |
| Other race | 2,624 | 12.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,140 | 9.9% |
| Asian | 174 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 132 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 121 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.4% | 45.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.8% | 34.4% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.7% | 17.0% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 3.6% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
22.1%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $74,990 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.9%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
3.0%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k–$300k
25.2%
$300k–$500k
42.6%
$500k–$1M
11.3%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $321,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,287 |
| Owner occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter occupied | 27.5% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 68.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.3% |
| Mobile homes | 14.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 41.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.7% |
| Electricity | 68.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,984 | 55.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 441 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,100 | 15.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,642 | 22.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,095 | 29.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,179 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.5% | 22.8% |
| Married | 59.2% | 56.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
31.6%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
10.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 354 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 375 | 8.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,965 | 44.2% |
| High school | 754 | 16.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,002 | 22.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Retail trade
9.8%
Public administration
8.3%
Professional & management
7.2%
Construction
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Wholesale trade
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Other services
4.9%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.7% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 25.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.1% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.4% |
| Government | 21.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.5% |
| Carpool | 4.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 6.8% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.8%
Under 18 years
6.8%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
18.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.4% |
| Retirement income | 21.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,063 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 and over | 35.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.8% |
| Public insurance | 32.6% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,918 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 935 | 5.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 884 | 5.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,340 | 90.5% |
| Born in same state | 16,254 | 90.1% |
| Born in different state | 11,970 | 66.3% |
| Foreign born | 86 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,707 | 9.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 951 | 55.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,934 | 10.7% |
| Italian | 1,631 | 9% |
| Arab | 1,068 | 5.9% |
| English | 554 | 3.1% |
| Polish | 355 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 107 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 78 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 22 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98942
What city is ZIP code 98942 in?
ZIP code 98942 is primarily assigned to Selah, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98942 in?
ZIP code 98942 falls within Yakima County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98942?
The median home value in ZIP code 98942 is $321,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 98942?
ZIP code 98942 has an estimated population of 18,047 residents, with a density of 99 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98942?
The median household income in ZIP code 98942 is $74,990, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98942 in?
ZIP code 98942 observes the PST timezone.