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ZIP Code 98937

Yakima, Washington

FIPS 98937

Juniper

ZIP Code 98937 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$369,300

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.1

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,833

Median Age

35.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$369,300

Higher than 78%

Median Property Tax

$2,542

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.79

Higher than 84%

Median Rent

$1,358

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 59%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.5%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-9.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

81.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

64.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

31.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.1

Higher than 84%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 98937: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98937?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98937 is $369,300, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98937?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98937 is $2,542, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98937 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98937 cost about 4.79× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98937?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98937 is $1,358 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98937?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98937 have moved 37% over the past five years (7.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98937?
ZIP Code 98937 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 76.5°F, winter lows around 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98937 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98937's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.1 (higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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