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ZIP Code 98946

Kittitas, Washington

FIPS 98946

Juniper

ZIP Code 98946 is in the bottom 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$384,500

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

398

Median Age

38.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$384,500

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$2,294

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.15

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$1,594

Higher than 85%

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)

10.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

16.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

99

Higher than 99%

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 98946: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98946?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98946 is $384,500, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98946?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98946 is $2,294, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98946 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98946 cost about 3.15× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98946?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98946 is $1,594 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98946?
ZIP Code 98946 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 16.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98946 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98946's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99 (higher than 99% 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 →