Back to Explorer

ZIP Code 98953

Yakima, Washington

FIPS 98953

Juniper

ZIP Code 98953 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$368,300

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.1

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,166

Median Age

34.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$368,300

Higher than 78%

Median Property Tax

$3,472

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.34

Higher than 79%

Median Rent

$1,071

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

13%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-5.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

29.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

139.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

7.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

9.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.1

Higher than 72%

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 98953: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98953?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98953 is $368,300, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98953?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98953 is $3,472, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98953 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98953 cost about 4.34× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98953?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98953 is $1,071 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98953?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98953 have moved 58% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98953?
ZIP Code 98953 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 84.5°F, winter lows around 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98953 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98953's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.1 (higher than 72% 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 →