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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98902

Yakima County · Yakima, WA

Typical home value

$300,788[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.6%
5-year / yr
+3.6%
10-year / yr
+7.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+5.9%
vs metro
-11.4%
vs state
-40.2%
ZIP 98902 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98902 in WA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 98902 is worth $300,788 — 11.4% below the Yakima, WA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,147 a month — a 4.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,147[2]
Gross yield
4.6%[2]
Cap rate
2.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,316[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Yakima County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
46,492[3]
Median household income
$63,092[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Yakima County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-800[5]
Moved in
3,208
Moved out
4,008

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
18
Elementary
8
Middle
2
High
6
  • Davis High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Yakima School District

    2,218 students

  • Franklin Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Yakima School District

    850 students

  • Lewis & Clark Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Yakima School District

    827 students

  • Hoover Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Yakima School District

    682 students

  • Mcclure Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Yakima School District

    544 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%
Annual rent$13,766

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,521
Loan principal$240,630
Down payment$60,158
Total interest paid$306,911

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.71
Monthly cost to own$1,965
Monthly rent$1,147

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
47th percentile[1]
Rental yield
50th percentile[2]
Property tax
53rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98902?
The typical home in 98902 is worth $300,788, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98902?
Home values in 98902 are up 1.6% over the past year, and up 3.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 98902?
A typical home in 98902 rents for about $1,147 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 98902?
The effective property tax rate in 98902 is 0.8% — roughly $2,316 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98902?
ZIP code 98902 has a population of 46,492 and a median household income of $63,092.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • White Swan CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $299,308
    Gross yield
  • Granger, WA

    Typical home
    $306,425
    Gross yield
  • Harrah, WA

    Typical home
    $310,351
    Gross yield
  • Wapato, WA

    Typical home
    $285,339
    Gross yield
  • Grandview, WA

    Typical home
    $278,446
    Gross yield
  • Toppenish, WA

    Typical home
    $276,571
    Gross yield

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