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ZIP Code 98923

Yakima, Washington

FIPS 98923

Juniper

ZIP Code 98923 is in the bottom 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$243,600

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99.5

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

994

Median Age

58.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$243,600

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$2,721

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.1

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$924

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-4.8%

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

99.5

Higher than 99%

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 98923: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98923?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98923 is $243,600, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98923?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98923 is $2,721, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98923 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98923 cost about 5.1× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98923?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98923 is $924 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98923?
ZIP Code 98923 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 98923 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98923's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.5 (higher than 99% 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 →