ZIP Code 98944

Located in Sunnyside, WA (Benton County)

ZIP Code 98944 (Sunnyside, WA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 22,817 residents (16 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $246,129
  • Average Household Income: $64,276

ZIP code 98944 primarily serves Sunnyside, WA in Benton County. An estimated 22,817 people live within this area, with about 16 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 98944, the average price is around $246,129. That makes local housing 53% lower than the Washington average of $520,577, and 20% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 98944 earns about $64,276 a year. This income is 29% lower than the average family in Washington ($90,840), and 18% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 22,817
Median Household Income $64,276
Median Home Value $246,129
Median Age 28.7 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$31,187
Labor Force Participation63.0%
Unemployment Rate10.3%
Average Commute Time23.9 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate59.8%
Median Rent$968
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)24.0%
Total Housing Units6,433

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CitySunnyside
CountyBenton
County FIPS53005
Metro Area (CBSA)Kennewick-Richland, WA
Combined Area (CSA)Kennewick-Richland-Walla Walla, WA
Population Density16.2/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)46.5000, -119.6653
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.92
Dual Income Families55.1%

Marital Status

Married45.3%
Never Married39.4%
Divorced9.4%
Widowed5.8%

Gender

Male50.9%
Female49.1%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)16.2%
Poverty Rate17.8%

Key Population Groups

Veterans3.8%
Disabled Population12.9%
Limited English Proficiency21.5%

All ZIP Codes in Sunnyside

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
98944 Current 22,817 $64,276 $246,129

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP Code City / State Distance Population
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99354 Richland, WA 20.9 miles 25,559
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98936 Moxee, WA 23.4 miles 8,744
99343 Mesa, WA 24.4 miles 3,215
99350 Prosser, WA 24.6 miles 14,837
99352 Richland, WA 25.2 miles 37,430
98932 Granger, WA 26.3 miles 5,742
99357 Royal City, WA 27.2 miles 3,843
98953 Zillah, WA 27.3 miles 7,166
99321 Beverly, WA 27.4 miles 1,047
99338 Kennewick, WA 29.3 miles 20,633
99330 Eltopia, WA 30.2 miles 1,210
99336 Kennewick, WA 30.5 miles 50,735
98921 Buena, WA 31.4 miles 124
98935 Mabton, WA 31.8 miles 4,289
99344 Othello, WA 32.3 miles 19,534
98901 Yakima, WA 34 miles 31,366
99301 Pasco, WA 35.6 miles 87,044
99346 Plymouth, WA 36.9 miles 198
98939 Parker, WA 38.3 miles 116
98948 Toppenish, WA 38.5 miles 12,638
99345 Paterson, WA 39 miles 162
98824 George, WA 40.4 miles 147
98951 Wapato, WA 40.5 miles 12,581
99337 Kennewick, WA 40.8 miles 33,287
99326 Connell, WA 41 miles 6,336
98902 Yakima, WA 41.8 miles 46,492
97844 Irrigon, OR 43.3 miles 3,701
97882 Umatilla, OR 43.6 miles 7,976
99323 Burbank, WA 44.5 miles 4,082
98857 Warden, WA 44.9 miles 4,062
99322 Bickleton, WA 45.4 miles 412
98933 Harrah, WA 46.8 miles 1,230
98926 Ellensburg, WA 46.9 miles 34,353
98848 Quincy, WA 47.2 miles 12,854
98837 Moses Lake, WA 47.7 miles 49,455
97838 Hermiston, OR 48.2 miles 28,512
99363 Wallula, WA 48.2 miles 145
98934 Kittitas, WA 48.8 miles 775
98908 Yakima, WA 50.2 miles 38,060