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98908Yakima, WA Home Values

Typical home value $436,162 as of June 2026 · 2nd of 20 in Yakima, WA

Typical value — June 2026
$436,162
observed, not a forecast
Past 12 months
+0.8%
trailing year-over-year change
Past 5 years
+12.5%
June 2021 to June 2026
Rank in metro
2nd
of 20 ZIP codes, by value

Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 98908, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.

How 98908 compares in the Yakima, WA area

ZIP code 98908 (Yakima, WA) has a typical home value of $436,162 as of June 2026, ranking 2nd of 20 ZIP codes tracked in the Yakima, WA area, more expensive than about 95% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +0.8% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +12.5%, from $387,671 in June 2021 to $436,162 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 21.6× the annual rent ($1,682/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.

Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Yakima, WA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Yakima.

Population and demographics

ZIP code 98908 has a population of 37,921, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 69.3% White, 23.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4% two or more races, 1.2% Asian, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.6% another race, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

Nearby public schools

SchoolAddressDistance
Highland Middle School17000 Summitview, Cowiche, WA4.1 mi
Highland High School17000 Summitview, Cowiche, WA4.1 mi
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary1181 Thompson Rd, Cowiche, WA4.3 mi

Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98908?

$436,162 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.

Is 98908 an expensive ZIP code in the Yakima, WA area?

98908 ranks 2nd of 20 ZIP codes in the Yakima, WA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 95% of ZIP codes in the metro.

How much have home values in 98908 changed over the past year?

+0.8% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.

Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 98908?

The typical home price is 21.6× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,682/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.

What is the population of ZIP code 98908?

37,921, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.

What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 98908?

Highland Middle School (4.1 mi), Highland High School (4.1 mi), Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary (4.3 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.

Is this page showing a forecast for 98908?

No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Yakima, WA forecast for a modeled outlook.

ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.