Wapato
City in Yakima County, Washington

Wapato is a city in Yakima County, Washington, with 4,607 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 856 ft (261 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Donald, 2.5 miles NE.
- 4,607residents (2020 Census)
- 856 ftelevation · 261 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 3,985 / sq mipopulation density
- 98951ZIP code
About Wapato
Wapato () is a town in Yakima County, Washington, United States. The population was 4,607 at the 2020 census. It has a Hispanic majority.
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Living in Wapato
- Median household income
- $52,019
- Median home value
- $185,100
- Median rent
- $957/mo
- Median age
- 26.9
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Wapato had 4,607 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,607 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,985 per sq mi (1,539 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wapato at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Yakima County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,607 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.16 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4436° N, 120.4215° W |
| ZIP code | 98951 |
| Official website | wapato-city.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5376125 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wapato
- Donald2.5 mi NE
- Parker4.6 mi NW
- Buena5.0 mi E
- Harrah6.3 mi SW
- Toppenish6.8 mi SE
- Zillah7.5 mi E
- Union Gap8.4 mi NW
- Moxee8.4 mi N
- Terrace Heights10.6 mi N
- Yakima11.9 mi NW
- Ahtanum12.1 mi NW
- Granger12.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wapato
What county is Wapato in?
Wapato is in Yakima County, Washington.
What is the population of Wapato, WA?
4,607 people lived in Wapato at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wapato, WA?
The ZIP code of Wapato is 98951.
What is the elevation of Wapato?
856 feet (261 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wapato?
Donald (2.5 mi), Parker (4.6 mi), Buena (5.0 mi), Harrah (6.3 mi), Toppenish (6.8 mi).
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