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ZIP 98901

Part of Yakima, WA
Pop. 31,366·Yakima County·209th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$995/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$970
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ZIP 98901 · $995
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$2,000
Research median
$1,260/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,940/yr
At $995/mo median
Location
CityYakima
StateWA
CountyYakima County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98901 (Yakima, WA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,366
Median income
$57,392
Median age
32.8
Renters
50%
Age distribution
26.6%
27.4%
21.7%
12.7%
Under 1826.6%
18–3427.4%
35–5421.7%
55–6411.6%
65+12.7%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
48%
53.7%
White48%
Black1%
Hispanic53.7%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
28%
30%
26.7%
15.3%
No HS diploma28%
HS diploma30%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+15.3%
Housing tenure
50%
50%
Owner50%
Renter50%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98901 in Yakima, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,430 → $57,392
up 16.1%
Population
31,873 → 31,366
down 1.6%
Renter share
48.2% → 50%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
17.6% → 15.3%
-2.3 pts
Median age
30.6 → 32.8
+2.2 yrs

Median household income climbed from $49,430 to $57,392 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.1% shift. Census counts show ZIP 98901 in Yakima, WA losing about 507 residents over the five-year window, down 1.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 48.2% to 50%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 17.6% to 15.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98901 covers Yakima, WA. The median rent here is $995/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($57,392/yr), ZIP 98901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98901 (Yakima, WA) is $995. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98901's median rent of $995/mo is $970 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98901 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #209 out of 209 ZIPs at $995/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $995/mo in ZIP 98901. The local median household income is $57,392/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98901?

Rent in ZIP 98901 has increased 7.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98901 is considered very affordable for renters. At $995/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($57,392/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50% of ZIP 98901 households are renters, while 50% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98901 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98901 compare to the rest of Yakima?

ZIP 98901 is more affordable than Yakima overall. At $995/mo, it's $374 below the Yakima citywide median of $1,369/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $995/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 98901's median household income ($57,392/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98901 21%Benchmark 30%
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