Yakima County GIS Maps
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Yakima County, Washington, has 256,728 residents across 102,238 parcels and covers 4,294.5 square miles. The population grew 5.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Yakima County is 53077.
Yakima is the county's largest population center. Yakima County also includes 20 zip codes, 16 public school districts and 18 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Yakima County Trends
- Population
- 256,728▴
- Median Home Value
- $281,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 52,076▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Yakima County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Yakima County Parcels
Yakima County has 102,238 mapped parcels covering 2,731,405 acres. The median assessed value is $289,200. Site addresses reach 96.7%. Assessed values reach 96.7%. Browse the interactive Yakima County Parcel viewer here.
Yakima County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 102,238 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 98,879 | 96.7% |
| Land use code | 98,880 | 96.7% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 98,856 | 96.7% |
| Land value | 98,880 | 96.7% |
| Improvement value | 98,545 | 96.4% |
| Acreage | 0 | 0% |
| Parcel boundary | 102,238 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Yakima County parcel records.
Yakima County Population
Yakima County had 256,728 residents in 2020. That was 5.5% higher than in 2010. Yakima County added 34,147 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 60 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Yakima, Yakima and Yakima.
Population Trend in Yakima County WA
Yakima County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Yakima County Zip Codes
Yakima County has 20 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Yakima (98902), Yakima (98908) and Yakima (98901). Yakima is the largest zip by population, with about 47,589 residents or 19% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 46% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Yakima County WA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98902 | Yakima | 47,589 | ▴ 2.7% |
| 98908 | Yakima | 38,205 | ▴ 8.4% |
| 98901 | Yakima | 32,351 | ▴ 7.2% |
| 98942 | Selah | 18,511 | ▴ 9.1% |
| 98903 | Yakima | 17,491 | ▴ 20.5% |
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Yakima County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Yakima County Demographics
Yakima County has a median age of 33.2, which makes the county a little younger than Washington overall. About 29.3% of residents are under 18, while 14.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 18.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Yakima County WA
Median Age
33.2
Under 18
29.3%
Age 65+
14.3%
Bachelor's+
18.9%
Yakima County School Districts
Yakima County is served by 16 public school districts with 52,076 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Yakima, Sunnyside and West Valley (Yakima). Those three districts account for about 52% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Yakima County WA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima School District | 15,488 | 29.7% | ▾ -0.4% |
| Sunnyside School District | 6,151 | 11.8% | ▾ -1% |
| West Valley School District (Yakima) | 5,480 | 10.5% | ▾ -0.7% |
| Selah School District | 3,784 | 7.3% | ▾ -0.4% |
| Toppenish School District | 3,646 | 7% | ▾ -5.2% |
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Yakima County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Yakima County Housing & Real Estate
Yakima County has a median home value of $281,100 and a median gross rent of $1,068. About 62% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Washington median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $431,450 and homes spent about 44 days on the market.
Yakima County Housing Mix
Yakima County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Yakima County Housing Trends
Yakima County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Yakima County, WA
Yakima County has 8,446 business listings across 799 categories. The largest categories in Yakima County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (241, 2.9%), Mexican Restaurants (143, 1.7%), and Gas Stations (139, 1.6%). The full Yakima County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Yakima County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Yakima County, WA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 241 | 2.9% |
| Mexican Restaurants | 143 | 1.7% |
| Gas Stations | 139 | 1.6% |
| Coffee Shops | 139 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 136 | 1.6% |
| Convenience Stores | 114 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 113 | 1.3% |
| Farm | 111 | 1.3% |
| ATMs | 98 | 1.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 98 | 1.2% |
Yakima County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Counseling Services | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Yakima |
| Barrio De La Vibora | Accommodation | Yakima |
| Halsey & Co | Accountant | Yakima |
| Union Creek Falls | Active Life | Yakima County |
| Yakima Acupuncture Clinic | Acupuncture | Yakima |
| Comprehensive Alcohol Program | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Toppenish |
| American First Aid & CPR Training | Adult Education | Yakima |
| Field Group | Advertising Agency | Yakima |
| Yakima Co-op | Agricultural Cooperatives | Yakima |
| Simplot Grower Solutions | Agricultural Service | Moxee |
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Yakima County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Yakima County Basemaps
Yakima County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Yakima County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Yakima County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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