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Toppenish, Washington · ZIP 98948

Toppenish — ZIP 98948

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Toppenish (98948) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Washington. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $281K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index48/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency24%
Schools nearby8

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index76/100
Typical home value$281K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$281K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,686

Violent Crime

771

Property Crime

3,915

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Yakima County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Lincoln Elementary SchoolKG–05244
27%
22%
Valley View ElementaryKG–05484
17%
23%
Kirkwood Elementary SchoolKG–05387
17%
12%
Garfield Elementary SchoolKG–05310
17%
22%
Toppenish Middle School06–08757
16%
25%
Toppenish High School09–12969
12%
46%
Yakama Nation Tribal School08–12152
5%
15%
Toppenish Pre SchoolPK–PK198Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

12,960

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

28.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98948 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 98948 has a school score of 48/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98948 is approximately $281K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 98948 in Toppenish has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.