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ZIP Code 98948

Yakima, Washington

FIPS 98948

Juniper

ZIP Code 98948 is in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$232,200

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88.6

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,638

Median Age

28.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$232,200

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$2,031

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.53

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$992

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

-8%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-2.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

41.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

8.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88.6

Higher than 83%

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 98948: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98948?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98948 is $232,200, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98948?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98948 is $2,031, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98948 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98948 cost about 3.53× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98948?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98948 is $992 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98948?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98948 have moved 54% over the past five years (-8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98948?
ZIP Code 98948 averages 52.3°F year-round, summer highs near 86.7°F, winter lows around 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98948 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98948's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.6 (higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

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