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ZIP Code 98936

Yakima, Washington

FIPS 98936

Juniper

ZIP Code 98936 is in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$364,700

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.7

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,744

Median Age

31.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$364,700

Higher than 78%

Median Property Tax

$2,890

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.67

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$998

Higher than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.7%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-6.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

29.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

139.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

7.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

9.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.7

Higher than 94%

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 98936: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98936?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98936 is $364,700, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98936?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98936 is $2,890, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98936 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98936 cost about 3.67× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98936?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98936 is $998 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98936?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98936 have moved 47% over the past five years (5.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98936?
ZIP Code 98936 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 84.5°F, winter lows around 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98936 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98936's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.7 (higher than 94% 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 →