Moses Lake city, WA

ZIP 98837 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Moses Lake city, WA (98837)

Median Income

$70,732

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,546

Wealth inflow

Population

47,399

Unemployment

7.4%

3.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,546 for ZIP 98837 (Moses Lake city, WA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.4%+100% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.4%-11% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

15.7%+34% vs US avg

1,149

Establishments

14,328

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining8.5%
Construction5.9%
Manufacturing15.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Retail trade9.3%
Transportation, utilities6.6%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.1%
Professional, scientific, management6.8%
Education, health care, social25.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.7%
Other services3.4%
Public administration4.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 98837 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.8%, median income fell 1.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 18.0%.

Median Income

$70,732

-6% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate