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ZIP Code 98926

Kittitas, Washington

FIPS 98926

Juniper

ZIP Code 98926 is in the top 33% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$470,300

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.5

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

34,353

Median Age

30.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$470,300

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$3,588

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.61

Higher than 93%

Median Rent

$1,338

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.46%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

34

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

138.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

9.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

16.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.5

Higher than 77%

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 98926: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98926?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98926 is $470,300, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98926?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98926 is $3,588, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98926 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98926 cost about 6.61× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98926?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98926 is $1,338 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98926?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98926 have moved 43% over the past five years (0.46% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98926?
ZIP Code 98926 averages 50.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.5°F, winter lows around 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98926 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98926's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.5 (higher than 77% 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 →