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ZIP Code 98947

Yakima, Washington

FIPS 98947

Juniper

ZIP Code 98947 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$243,100

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99.5

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,255

Median Age

32.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$243,100

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,885

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.24

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$878

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

14%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

38.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

109.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

9.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

99.5

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 98947: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98947?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98947 is $243,100, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98947?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98947 is $1,885, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98947 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98947 cost about 3.24× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98947?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98947 is $878 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98947?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98947 have moved 52% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98947?
ZIP Code 98947 averages 52.9°F year-round, summer highs near 85.3°F, winter lows around 27.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98947 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98947's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.5 (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 →