98952 ZIP Code — White Swan, WA

Yakima County, Washington

ZIP code 98952 is located in White Swan, Washington, within Yakima County. It covers approximately 388.79 square miles and serves a population of 1,724 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98952

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $53,365. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 48% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 98952 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.

1,724

population

388.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98952 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98952

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98952. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
White Swan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98933 Harrah (7.8 mi) 98903 Yakima (11.5 mi) 98951 Wapato (14.6 mi) 98908 Yakima (18.3 mi) 98902 Yakima (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,724
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	388.79 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	46.3686
Longitude	-120.7705
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	54.0%	45.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	34.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	17.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.6%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,724

Population

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$53,365

Median household income

$18,982

Per capita income

$97,600

Median home value

$565

Median monthly rent

64.4%

Home ownership

32.9%

Poverty rate

17.4%

Unemployment

395

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

115

25–34

100

35–44

135

45–54

117

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	436	25.3%
18 and over	1,288	74.7%
65 and over	239	13.9%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 61.5%

White 21.3%

Two or more races 8.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,140	61.5%
White	394	21.3%
Two or more races	156	8.4%
Hispanic or Latino	130	7%
Other race	28	1.5%
Black or African American	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	45.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	34.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	17.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.6%	10.6%

Under $10k 10.2%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	19.8%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$53,365

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 46.2%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,600
Median rent / month	$565
Owner occupied	64.4%
Renter occupied	35.6%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	70.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	28.2%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	26.1%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	67.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Wood	27.5%
Solar	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	33.0%
Cohabiting couple	103	21.0%
Male householder, no spouse	106	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	120	24.4%
Households with children under 18	278	56.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	32.6%
Average household size	3.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.0%	49.5%
Married	36.1%	33.4%
Separated	1.6%	5.2%
Widowed	1.2%	5.5%
Divorced	10.1%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 24.9%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	4.9%
Kindergarten	14	3.2%
Elementary school	245	56.8%
High school	96	22.3%
College / grad school	55	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 38.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%

Retail trade 11.8%

Education & healthcare 10.3%

Construction 7.4%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Public administration 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Other services 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.8%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	37.4%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.3%
Government	37.0%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	17.6%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.7

Poverty

All people 32.9%

Under 18 years 37.3%

18 and over 31.4%

Married-couple families 40.1%

Female-led households 44.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	14.7%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	47.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	27.8%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	13.9%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	21.3%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.6%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	83.1%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	23.8%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	21.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,622	94.1%
Spanish	169	10.4%
Other Indo-European	169	10.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,571	91.1%
Born in same state	1,571	91.1%
Born in different state	1,358	78.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	153	8.9%
Not a US citizen	15	9.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	56	3.2%
English	17	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.5%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98952

What city is ZIP code 98952 in?

ZIP code 98952 is primarily assigned to White Swan, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98952 in?

ZIP code 98952 falls within Yakima County, Washington.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98952?

33% of residents in ZIP code 98952 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98952?

14% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 98952?

The median home value in ZIP code 98952 is $97,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 98952?

ZIP code 98952 has an estimated population of 1,724 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98952 in?

ZIP code 98952 observes the PST timezone.