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ZIP Code 98908

Yakima, Washington

FIPS 98908

Juniper

ZIP Code 98908 is in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$383,900

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.7

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

38,060

Median Age

39.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$383,900

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$3,310

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.56

Higher than 82%

Median Rent

$1,367

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.5%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-6.9%

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)

9.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.7

Lower than 63%

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 98908: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98908?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98908 is $383,900, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98908?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98908 is $3,310, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98908 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98908 cost about 4.56× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98908?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98908 is $1,367 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98908?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98908 have moved 40% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98908?
ZIP Code 98908 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 98908 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98908's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.7 (lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

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