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Yakima County
Mabton, WA
98935
98935 ZIP Code — Mabton, WA
Yakima County, Washington
ZIP code 98935 is located in
Mabton ,
Washington ,
within Yakima County .
It covers approximately 248.88 square miles and serves a population of
4,378 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 509 .
About ZIP code 98935
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $60,085. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 33% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 98935 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,378
Population density
18 / sq mi
State FIPS
53
County FIPS
077
Geography
Land area
248.88 sq mi
Water area
1.28 sq mi
Latitude
46.1800
Longitude
-120.1044
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
509
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.8%
45.0%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
36.7%
34.4%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
17.0%
27.1%
Over $200k
3.3%
3.6%
10.6%
Demographics & statistics
$60,085
Median household income
$168,400
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,399 32.0% 18 and over 2,979 68.0% 65 and over 404 9.2% Median age 25.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 2,304 36% Hispanic or Latino 2,025 31.6% Two or more races 1,386 21.6% Other race 639 10% Asian 49 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.8%
45.0%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
36.7%
34.4%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
17.0%
27.1%
Over $200k
3.3%
3.6%
10.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.2% $10k–$15k 2.0% $15k–$25k 20.4% $25k–$35k 6.2% $35k–$50k 13.2% $50k–$75k 17.0% $75k–$100k 17.2% $100k–$150k 14.5% $150k–$200k 1.4% $200k+ 4.9% Median income $60,085
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $168,400 Median rent / month $968 Owner occupied 58.5% Renter occupied 41.5% Vacant 6.9% Single-family detached 60.6% Large apartment buildings 3.5% Mobile homes 27.8% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 3.82
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.6% 2000–2009 18.7% 1990–1999 14.2% 1980–1989 9.5% 1970–1979 14.8% 1960–1969 2.5% 1950–1959 4.8% 1940–1949 13.9% 1939 or earlier 21.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 16.8% 3 bedrooms 45.5% 4 bedrooms 33.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.7% 1 vehicle 22.8% 2 vehicles 23.0% 3 or more 50.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.8% Electricity 80.2% Propane / LP gas 4.1% Fuel oil 2.4% Wood 12.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 564 49.8% Cohabiting couple 163 14.4% Male householder, no spouse 89 7.9% Female householder, no spouse 317 28.0% Households with children under 18 596 52.6% Households with seniors (65+) 266 23.5% Average household size 3.81
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 41.7% 38.5% Married 45.7% 42.1% Separated 2.1% 1.0% Widowed 5.3% 11.6% Divorced 5.2% 6.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
39.8%
Some HS, no diploma
13.0%
Some college, no degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 47.2% Bachelor's or higher 6.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 107 8.0% Kindergarten 158 11.8% Elementary school 570 42.7% High school 305 22.8% College / grad school 196 14.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
45.0%
Education & healthcare
17.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Professional & management
2.7%
Public administration
1.1%
Finance & real estate
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 13.1% Service 17.8% Sales & office 7.4% Natural resources & construction 46.1% Production & transportation 15.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 91.0% Government 4.7% Self-employed 4.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.7% Carpool 13.7% Public transit 2.9% Walk 1.7% Work from home 5.5% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 23.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
40.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.8% Retirement income 9.6% Supplemental Security 4.2% Cash public assistance 4.4% Food stamps / SNAP 31.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.8% High blood pressure 29.5% High cholesterol 28.3% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 6.0% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 20.0% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 6.4% Cancer 4.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.2% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 31.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.3% Depression 24.5% Fair or poor health 24.1% Poor mental health 17.8% Poor physical health 14.0% No health insurance 33.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 64.3% Visited dentist 51.6% Cholesterol screening 81.1% Teeth loss 20.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 39 1.3%
Disability % Any disability 10.6% Under 18 3.0% 18–64 years 10.3% 65 and over 38.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 30.3% Public insurance 53.2% No insurance 20.9% Uninsured under 19 5.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,010 91.6% Spanish 1,337 33.3% Other Indo-European 1,337 33.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,742 62.6% Born in same state 2,735 62.5% Born in different state 2,407 55.0% Foreign born 7 0.2% Naturalized citizen 1,636 37.4% Not a US citizen 348 21.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 106 2.4% English 44 1% Arab 18 0.4% Dutch 5 0.1%
Ancestry Count % German 3 0.1% Polish 3 0.1% Italian 1 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 25.9% Internet access 92.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98935
What city is ZIP code 98935 in?
ZIP code 98935 is primarily assigned to Mabton, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98935 in?
ZIP code 98935 falls within Yakima County, Washington.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 98935?
Approximately 33% of households in ZIP code 98935 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Is ZIP code 98935 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 98935 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 98935?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98935?
18% of residents in ZIP code 98935 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 98935 in?
ZIP code 98935 observes the PST timezone.
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