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ZIP Code 98943

Kittitas, Washington

FIPS 98943

Juniper

ZIP Code 98943 is in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$374,300

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

579

Median Age

47.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$374,300

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$1,857

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.61

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$1,661

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

155.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

24.7

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 98943: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98943?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98943 is $374,300, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98943?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98943 is $1,857, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98943 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98943 cost about 5.61× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98943?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98943 is $1,661 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98943?
ZIP Code 98943 averages 46.4°F year-round, summer highs near 78.1°F, winter lows around 22.7°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 →