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ZIP 98902

Part of Yakima, WA
Pop. 46,492·Yakima County·204th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,309/mo
Year-over-Year
+22.6%
Month-over-Month
+6.6%
vs US Median
-$656
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ZIP 98902 · $1,309
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,120
Research median
$1,390/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,708/yr
At $1,309/mo median
Location
CityYakima
StateWA
CountyYakima County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 22.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+22.6% YoY, +6.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98902 (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, 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,492
Median income
$63,092
Median age
34
Renters
49.1%
Age distribution
28.8%
22.5%
23.9%
15.9%
Under 1828.8%
18–3422.5%
35–5423.9%
55–648.8%
65+15.9%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
42.6%
53.3%
White42.6%
Black0.9%
Hispanic53.3%
Asian1.2%
Other2%
Education (25+)
20.8%
30.5%
30%
18.6%
No HS diploma20.8%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+18.6%
Housing tenure
50.9%
49.1%
Owner50.9%
Renter49.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98902 in Yakima, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,122 → $63,092
up 23.4%
Population
45,913 → 46,492
up 1.3%
Renter share
48.5% → 49.1%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
15.7% → 18.6%
+2.9 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $51,122 in 2021 to $63,092 more recently. The population has grown by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 45,913 residents to roughly 46,492. College-educated residents now make up 18.6% of adults here, versus 15.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98902 covers Yakima, WA. The median rent here is $1,309/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($63,092/yr), ZIP 98902 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 22.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98902?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98902 (Yakima, WA) is $1,309. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98902 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98902's median rent of $1,309/mo is $656 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98902 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98902 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #204 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,309/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98902?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,309/mo in ZIP 98902. The local median household income is $63,092/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98902?

Rent in ZIP 98902 has increased 22.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98902 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98902 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,309/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($63,092/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98902 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98902 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.1% of ZIP 98902 households are renters, while 50.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98902 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98902 compare to the rest of Yakima?

ZIP 98902 is more affordable than Yakima overall. At $1,309/mo, it's $60 below the Yakima citywide median of $1,369/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98902 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98902 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,309/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 98902's median household income ($63,092/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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