98947 ZIP Code — Tieton, WA

Yakima County, Washington

ZIP code 98947 is located in Tieton, Washington, within Yakima County. It covers approximately 45.80 square miles and serves a population of 2,786 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98947

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,143. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 98947 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,786
population
45.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98947 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98947

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City Status
Tieton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
98923 Cowiche (2.3 mi) 98908 Yakima (7.1 mi) 98942 Selah (9.1 mi) 98937 Naches (12.2 mi) 98903 Yakima (12.6 mi) 98902 Yakima (15.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,786
Population density 61 / sq mi
State FIPS 53
County FIPS 077
Geography
Land area 45.80 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 46.6820
Longitude -120.8335
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 47.0% 45.0% 31.7%
$50k – $100k 40.4% 34.4% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 10.9% 17.0% 27.1%
Over $200k 1.8% 3.6% 10.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,786
Population
61
People per sq mi
28.0
Median age
$57,143
Median household income
$23,115
Per capita income
$192,900
Median home value
$879
Median monthly rent
75.5%
Home ownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
667
Housing units
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
91
Under 5
107
163
5–9
192
147
10–14
173
144
15–19
169
66
20–24
77
134
25–34
157
170
35–44
200
123
45–54
144
101
55–59
118
58
60–64
68
67
65–74
78
11
75–84
13
7
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,04537.5%
18 and over1,74162.5%
65 and over1846.6%
Median age28.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
Other race 17.6%
Two or more races 15%
Black or African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
GroupCount%
White1,35533.3%
Hispanic or Latino1,28631.6%
Other race71817.6%
Two or more races61015%
Black or African American761.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native270.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.0% 45.0% 31.7%
$50k – $100k 40.4% 34.4% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 10.9% 17.0% 27.1%
Over $200k 1.8% 3.6% 10.6%
Under $10k 6.9%
$10k–$15k 3.0%
$15k–$25k 14.6%
$25k–$35k 5.2%
$35k–$50k 9.2%
$50k–$75k 23.6%
$75k–$100k 13.5%
$100k–$150k 13.2%
$150k–$200k 9.0%
$200k+ 1.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.9%
$10k–$15k3.0%
$15k–$25k14.6%
$25k–$35k5.2%
$35k–$50k9.2%
$50k–$75k23.6%
$75k–$100k13.5%
$100k–$150k13.2%
$150k–$200k9.0%
$200k+1.7%
Median income$57,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%
$50k–$100k 3.7%
$100k–$150k 11.8%
$150k–$200k 22.4%
$200k–$300k 31.5%
$300k–$500k 9.0%
$500k–$1M 8.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$192,900
Median rent / month$879
Owner occupied75.5%
Renter occupied24.5%
Vacant1.4%
Single-family detached61.9%
Large apartment buildings0.9%
Mobile homes20.7%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)3.19

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.0%
2010–20199.5%
2000–200913.8%
1990–199923.3%
1980–19899.8%
1970–197911.1%
1960–19694.7%
1950–19593.8%
1940–19496.5%
1939 or earlier16.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom8.6%
2 bedrooms13.8%
3 bedrooms56.7%
4 bedrooms19.3%
5+ bedrooms0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.6%
1 vehicle9.8%
2 vehicles31.8%
3 or more55.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.5%
Electricity86.6%
Propane / LP gas0.6%
Fuel oil0.9%
Wood8.9%
Solar1.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family40246.3%
Cohabiting couple12113.9%
Male householder, no spouse12214.1%
Female householder, no spouse22325.7%
Households with children under 1842348.7%
Households with seniors (65+)18321.1%
Average household size3.21

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married43.5%34.5%
Married43.8%42.9%
Separated0.0%3.7%
Widowed2.5%8.9%
Divorced10.3%9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.8%
Some HS, no diploma 11.8%
HS graduate 26.6%
Some college, no degree 13.6%
Associate's degree 10.6%
Bachelor's degree 12.7%
Graduate / professional 7.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher71.4%
Bachelor's or higher20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool868.0%
Kindergarten444.1%
Elementary school58354.1%
High school19718.3%
College / grad school16715.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%
Manufacturing 17.8%
Agriculture & mining 17.5%
Transportation & utilities 13.4%
Wholesale trade 7.7%
Other services 7.4%
Retail trade 3.5%
Public administration 2.5%
Finance & real estate 2.3%
Construction 2.0%
Professional & management 1.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.4%
Service10.6%
Sales & office9.5%
Natural resources & construction28.9%
Production & transportation18.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.8%
Government13.9%
Self-employed2.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.9%
Carpool11.2%
Public transit0.5%
Walk4.0%
Work from home8.4%
Other means1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)21.1

Poverty

All people 15.5%
Under 18 years 18.9%
18 and over 13.4%
Married-couple families 13.9%
Female-led households 21.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security21.2%
Retirement income14.9%
Supplemental Security6.8%
Cash public assistance2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP23.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.8%
High blood pressure29.3%
High cholesterol30.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart disease5.7%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis21.4%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer5.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.2%
Binge drinking15.1%
No physical activity22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.6%
Depression24.6%
Fair or poor health16.3%
Poor mental health16.0%
Poor physical health11.4%
No health insurance20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)66.2%
Visited dentist63.6%
Cholesterol screening86.0%
Teeth loss14.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans442.5%
Disability%
Any disability11.1%
Under 1813.2%
18–64 years8.1%
65 and over25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.9%
Public insurance41.9%
No insurance9.7%
Uninsured under 192.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,58892.9%
Spanish54220.9%
Other Indo-European54220.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,20879.3%
Born in same state2,16677.7%
Born in different state1,82865.6%
Foreign born421.5%
Naturalized citizen57820.7%
Not a US citizen13323.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French28710.3%
Italian752.7%
Arab662.4%
Polish461.7%
AncestryCount%
Dutch170.6%
English160.6%
Irish140.5%
German10%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access31.2%
Internet access94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98947

What city is ZIP code 98947 in?

ZIP code 98947 is primarily assigned to Tieton, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98947 in?

ZIP code 98947 falls within Yakima County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98947 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 98947 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 98947?

Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 98947 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98947?

16% of residents in ZIP code 98947 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98947?

The median home value in ZIP code 98947 is $192,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 98947 in?

ZIP code 98947 observes the PST timezone.

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