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ZIP Code 98902

Yakima, Washington

FIPS 98902

Juniper

ZIP Code 98902 is in the top 28% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 66th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$263,200

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

55.3

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

46,492

Median Age

34

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$263,200

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$2,104

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.17

Higher than 77%

Median Rent

$1,093

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

2%

Higher than 72%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-5.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

38.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

109.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

8.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

55.3

Lower than 62%

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 98902: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98902?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98902 is $263,200, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98902?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98902 is $2,104, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98902 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98902 cost about 4.17× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98902?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98902 is $1,093 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98902?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98902 have moved 44% over the past five years (2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98902?
ZIP Code 98902 averages 52.9°F year-round, summer highs near 85.3°F, winter lows around 27.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98902 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98902's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.3 (lower than 62% 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 →