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ZIP Code 98922

Kittitas, Washington

FIPS 98922

Juniper

ZIP Code 98922 is in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 3% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$647,600

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.3

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,688

Median Age

51.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$647,600

Higher than 93%

Median Property Tax

$4,088

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.8

Higher than 97%

Median Rent

$1,302

Higher than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.4%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

155.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

24.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

80.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.3

Higher than 75%

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 98922: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98922?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98922 is $647,600, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98922?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98922 is $4,088, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98922 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98922 cost about 8.8× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98922?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98922 is $1,302 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98922?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98922 have moved 56% over the past five years (5.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98922?
ZIP Code 98922 averages 46.4°F year-round, summer highs near 78.1°F, winter lows around 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 80.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98922 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98922's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.3 (higher than 75% 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 →