98938 ZIP Code — Outlook, WA

Yakima County, Washington

ZIP code 98938 is located in Outlook, Washington, within Yakima County. It covers approximately 37.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,946 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98938

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 $210,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,529. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 39% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 98938 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,946
population
37.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98938 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98938

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City Status
Outlook Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
98944 Sunnyside (1.3 mi) 98932 Granger (7 mi) 98953 Zillah (9.5 mi) 98930 Grandview (11.6 mi) 98935 Mabton (15.6 mi) 98936 Moxee (15.6 mi) 98948 Toppenish (16.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,946
Population density 52 / sq mi
State FIPS 53
County FIPS 077
Geography
Land area 37.21 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 46.4005
Longitude -120.0388
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 39.6% 45.0% 31.7%
$50k – $100k 28.3% 34.4% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 21.4% 17.0% 27.1%
Over $200k 10.7% 3.6% 10.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,946
Population
52
People per sq mi
31.8
Median age
$45,529
Median household income
$20,665
Per capita income
$210,600
Median home value
$1,020
Median monthly rent
77.8%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
516
Housing units
8.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
95
Under 5
118
68
5–9
84
103
10–14
128
70
15–19
88
56
20–24
69
122
25–34
152
96
35–44
121
97
45–54
121
32
55–59
39
87
65–74
109
7
75–84
8
34
85+
42
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1866734.3%
18 and over1,27965.7%
65 and over28714.7%
Median age31.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or more races 13.7%
Other race 9.9%
GroupCount%
White1,35253.7%
Hispanic or Latino57122.7%
Two or more races34613.7%
Other race2489.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.6% 45.0% 31.7%
$50k – $100k 28.3% 34.4% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 21.4% 17.0% 27.1%
Over $200k 10.7% 3.6% 10.6%
Under $10k 5.7%
$10k–$15k 0.6%
$25k–$35k 11.7%
$35k–$50k 38.3%
$50k–$75k 15.6%
$75k–$100k 7.1%
$100k–$150k 20.1%
$200k+ 0.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.7%
$10k–$15k0.6%
$25k–$35k11.7%
$35k–$50k38.3%
$50k–$75k15.6%
$75k–$100k7.1%
$100k–$150k20.1%
$200k+0.9%
Median income$45,529

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 15.7%
$100k–$150k 11.3%
$150k–$200k 20.2%
$200k–$300k 16.7%
$300k–$500k 29.8%
$500k–$1M 2.2%
$1M+ 4.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$210,600
Median rent / month$1,020
Owner occupied77.8%
Renter occupied22.2%
Vacant1.8%
Single-family detached90.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes9.2%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.87

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.8%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20098.2%
1990–199918.2%
1980–198922.4%
1970–197910.5%
1960–19691.8%
1950–195929.5%
1940–19490.6%
1939 or earlier8.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.8%
2 bedrooms20.0%
3 bedrooms42.1%
4 bedrooms28.9%
5+ bedrooms4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle21.3%
2 vehicles35.5%
3 or more43.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity88.7%
Fuel oil2.0%
Wood0.8%
No fuel used8.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27642.6%
Cohabiting couple355.4%
Male householder, no spouse9514.7%
Female householder, no spouse24237.3%
Households with children under 1835254.3%
Households with seniors (65+)19730.4%
Average household size3.00

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.5%27.7%
Married58.5%47.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.0%11.0%
Divorced11.9%13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.7%
Some HS, no diploma 8.8%
HS graduate 32.7%
Some college, no degree 25.0%
Associate's degree 6.4%
Bachelor's degree 7.5%
Graduate / professional 0.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher72.4%
Bachelor's or higher8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool235.2%
Kindergarten9922.6%
Elementary school16036.4%
High school12328.0%
College / grad school347.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.1%
Professional & management 14.6%
Construction 14.3%
Transportation & utilities 14.2%
Manufacturing 12.8%
Agriculture & mining 9.8%
Finance & real estate 6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%
Other services 3.5%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Retail trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts16.4%
Service15.4%
Sales & office15.1%
Natural resources & construction27.7%
Production & transportation25.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector88.3%
Government11.7%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.6%
Carpool11.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.8%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)12.3

Poverty

All people 13.2%
Under 18 years 19.3%
18 and over 9.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.3%
Retirement income4.6%
Supplemental Security8.2%
Cash public assistance7.7%
Food stamps / SNAP20.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.1%
High blood pressure30.2%
High cholesterol28.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis21.4%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer4.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.4%
Binge drinking14.4%
No physical activity28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.3%
Depression25.6%
Fair or poor health22.1%
Poor mental health17.9%
Poor physical health13.7%
No health insurance28.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)64.9%
Visited dentist54.3%
Cholesterol screening82.5%
Teeth loss19.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans332.6%
Disability%
Any disability9.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years5.7%
65 and over46.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance42.5%
Public insurance55.3%
No insurance11.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,73389.1%
Spanish68239.4%
Other Indo-European68239.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,50377.2%
Born in same state1,48876.5%
Born in different state1,27965.7%
Foreign born150.8%
Naturalized citizen44322.8%
Not a US citizen20245.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English512.6%
Italian492.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab472.4%
French412.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.3%
Internet access99.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98938

What city is ZIP code 98938 in?

ZIP code 98938 is primarily assigned to Outlook, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98938 in?

ZIP code 98938 falls within Yakima County, Washington.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 98938?

Approximately 39% of households in ZIP code 98938 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 98938 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 98938 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98938?

8% 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 median household income in ZIP code 98938?

The median household income in ZIP code 98938 is $45,529, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 98938 in?

ZIP code 98938 observes the PST timezone.

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