98937 ZIP Code — Naches, WA
Yakima County, Washington
ZIP code 98937 is located in Naches, Washington, within Yakima County. It covers approximately 864.91 square miles and serves a population of 4,598 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.
About ZIP code 98937
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $331,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $70,250. 33% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,598
population
864.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98937 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98937
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98937. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Naches | Acceptable |
| Naches | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98947 Tieton (12.2 mi)
98923 Cowiche (14.5 mi)
98942 Selah (17.6 mi)
98946 Thorp (17.9 mi)
98908 Yakima (19.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,598 |
| Population density | 5 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 864.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 7.60 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.7669 |
| Longitude | -121.0586 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 509 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.7% | 45.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.6% | 34.4% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 17.0% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 3.6% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
4,598
Population
5
People per sq mi
40.1
Median age
$70,250
Median household income
$30,586
Per capita income
$331,900
Median home value
$987
Median monthly rent
69.1%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
8.2%
Unemployment
1,954
Housing units
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
120
Under 5
109
168
5–9
152
234
10–14
211
109
15–19
99
85
20–24
76
346
25–34
313
323
35–44
292
307
45–54
278
178
55–59
161
161
60–64
145
231
65–74
208
116
75–84
105
37
85+
34
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,152 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 3,446 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 731 | 15.9% |
| Median age | 40.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.3%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Other race
8.1%
Two or more races
4.9%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,872 | 76.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 479 | 9.4% |
| Other race | 409 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 249 | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.7% | 45.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.6% | 34.4% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 17.0% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 3.6% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
22.4%
$75k–$100k
17.9%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $70,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.7%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
5.0%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k–$300k
24.0%
$300k–$500k
40.2%
$500k–$1M
16.7%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $331,900 |
| Median rent / month | $987 |
| Owner occupied | 69.1% |
| Renter occupied | 30.9% |
| Vacant | 27.6% |
| Single-family detached | 88.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 16.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.4% |
| 3 or more | 47.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.9% |
| Electricity | 63.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.7% |
| Fuel oil | 2.7% |
| Wood | 20.0% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 960 | 52.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 240 | 13.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 355 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 269 | 14.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 569 | 31.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 525 | 28.8% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.1% | 23.2% |
| Married | 54.2% | 59.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
33.6%
Some college, no degree
28.6%
Associate's degree
5.9%
Bachelor's degree
13.0%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 22 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 101 | 10.2% |
| Elementary school | 591 | 59.9% |
| High school | 174 | 17.6% |
| College / grad school | 98 | 9.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Construction
12.2%
Retail trade
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Agriculture & mining
7.0%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Other services
5.3%
Wholesale trade
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Professional & management
3.9%
Public administration
2.9%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.7% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.2% |
| Government | 25.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.8% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.2% |
| Work from home | 8.4% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
10.4%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
37.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| High blood pressure | 33.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.5% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.1% |
| Visited dentist | 69.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 288 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 30.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.0% |
| Public insurance | 32.4% |
| No insurance | 10.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,369 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 107 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 107 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,355 | 94.7% |
| Born in same state | 4,335 | 94.3% |
| Born in different state | 3,311 | 72.0% |
| Foreign born | 20 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 243 | 5.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 32 | 13.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 452 | 9.8% |
| French | 389 | 8.5% |
| Arab | 291 | 6.3% |
| Italian | 248 | 5.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 96 | 2.1% |
| German | 48 | 1% |
| Dutch | 29 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 11 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 92.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98937
What city is ZIP code 98937 in?
ZIP code 98937 is primarily assigned to Naches, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98937 in?
ZIP code 98937 falls within Yakima County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98937?
The median home value in ZIP code 98937 is $331,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 98937?
ZIP code 98937 has an estimated population of 4,598 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98937?
The median household income in ZIP code 98937 is $70,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98937 in?
ZIP code 98937 observes the PST timezone.