98948 ZIP Code — Toppenish, WA

Yakima County, Washington

ZIP code 98948 is located in Toppenish, Washington, within Yakima County. It covers approximately 335.34 square miles and serves a population of 13,015 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98948

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $62,401. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

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

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 28% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 98948 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,015

population

335.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98948 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98948

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98948. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Toppenish	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98932 Granger (9.8 mi) 98953 Zillah (11.1 mi) 98951 Wapato (11.8 mi) 98935 Mabton (14.6 mi) 98933 Harrah (14.6 mi) 98938 Outlook (16.7 mi) 98944 Sunnyside (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,015
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	335.34 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	46.2992
Longitude	-120.3557
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	45.5%	45.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	34.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	17.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.6%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

13,015

Population

People per sq mi

29.1

Median age

$62,401

Median household income

$19,920

Per capita income

$198,900

Median home value

$896

Median monthly rent

60.5%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

2,265

Housing units

8.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

583

Under 5

524

604

5–9

542

498

10–14

448

665

15–19

597

604

20–24

542

897

25–34

805

787

35–44

707

719

45–54

646

339

55–59

305

285

60–64

257

600

65–74

540

198

75–84

177

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,977	30.6%
18 and over	9,038	69.4%
65 and over	1,661	12.8%
Median age	29.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 32.2%

White 25%

Two or more races 17.3%

Other race 16.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 8.1%

Asian 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	6,188	32.2%
White	4,800	25%
Two or more races	3,319	17.3%
Other race	3,137	16.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,563	8.1%
Asian	118	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	63	0.3%
Black or African American	15	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	45.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	34.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	17.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.6%	10.6%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$62,401

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

$200k–$300k 33.7%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,900
Median rent / month	$896
Owner occupied	60.5%
Renter occupied	39.5%
Vacant	2.1%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	17.2%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	18.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	48.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.8%
Electricity	70.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,849	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	365	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	515	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	882	24.4%
Households with children under 18	1,817	50.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,146	31.7%
Average household size	3.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.9%	37.7%
Married	43.0%	44.6%
Separated	1.1%	2.2%
Widowed	1.4%	6.8%
Divorced	6.6%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 27.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	59.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	248	6.8%
Kindergarten	257	7.1%
Elementary school	1,516	41.8%
High school	1,140	31.4%
College / grad school	470	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.9%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Retail trade 7.2%

Construction 4.4%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Public administration 3.0%

Other services 2.9%

Professional & management 1.8%

Information 0.4%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.7%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	30.5%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	16.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 24.6%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 39.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	11.9%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	27.9%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	20.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	30.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.0%
Visited dentist	53.5%
Cholesterol screening	81.4%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	185	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.8%
Public insurance	55.8%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,908	91.5%
Spanish	3,335	28.0%
Other Indo-European	3,272	27.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	14	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,115	70.0%
Born in same state	9,040	69.5%
Born in different state	7,331	56.3%
Foreign born	75	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	3,900	30.0%
Not a US citizen	1,219	31.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	161	1.2%
French	147	1.1%
Arab	78	0.6%
English	56	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	30	0.2%
German	10	0.1%
Dutch	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.7%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98948

What city is ZIP code 98948 in?

ZIP code 98948 is primarily assigned to Toppenish, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98948 in?

ZIP code 98948 falls within Yakima County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98948 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 98948 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 98948?

Approximately 28% of households in ZIP code 98948 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98948?

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 poverty rate in ZIP code 98948?

17% of residents in ZIP code 98948 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 98948 in?

ZIP code 98948 observes the PST timezone.