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ZIP Code 98901

Yakima, Washington

FIPS 98901

Juniper

ZIP Code 98901 is in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 33% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$279,600

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.5

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

31,366

Median Age

32.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$279,600

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$2,419

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.87

Higher than 84%

Median Rent

$1,024

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.9%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-5.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

39

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

167.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

8.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.5

Higher than 65%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 98901: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98901?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98901 is $279,600, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98901?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98901 is $2,419, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98901 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98901 cost about 4.87× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98901?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98901 is $1,024 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98901?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98901 have moved 45% over the past five years (3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98901?
ZIP Code 98901 averages 49.2°F year-round, summer highs near 84.5°F, winter lows around 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98901 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98901's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.5 (higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →