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ZIP Code 98940

Kittitas, Washington

FIPS 98940

Juniper

ZIP Code 98940 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$612,800

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

858

Median Age

55

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$612,800

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$3,927

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.49

Lower than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92%

Recession Drop %

-30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

72.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

154.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

80.2

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 98940: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98940?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98940 is $612,800, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98940?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98940 is $3,927, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98940 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98940 cost about 2.49× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98940?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98940 have moved 67% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98940?
ZIP Code 98940 averages 45.2°F year-round, summer highs near 72.8°F, winter lows around 25°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 80.2 inches of snow a year.

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