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ZIP 98908

Part of Yakima, WA
Pop. 38,060·Yakima County·172nd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,682/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
-$283
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ZIP 98908 · $1,682
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,590/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
$20,184/yr
At $1,682/mo median
Location
CityYakima
StateWA
CountyYakima County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.7% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98908 (Yakima, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,060
Median income
$84,197
Median age
39.4
Renters
31.1%
Age distribution
24.6%
19.7%
24.8%
20.6%
Under 1824.6%
18–3419.7%
35–5424.8%
55–6410.3%
65+20.6%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
70.5%
26.8%
White70.5%
Black1.3%
Hispanic26.8%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
24.7%
32.8%
33.1%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma24.7%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+33.1%
Housing tenure
68.9%
31.1%
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98908 in Yakima, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,908 → $84,197
up 17.1%
Population
38,936 → 38,060
down 2.2%
Renter share
30.1% → 31.1%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
31.3% → 33.1%
+1.8 pts

Census figures show median household income at $84,197 today, compared with $71,908 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 98908 in Yakima, WA losing about 876 residents over the five-year window, down 2.2% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98908 covers Yakima, WA. The median rent here is $1,682/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($84,197/yr), ZIP 98908 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98908?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98908 (Yakima, WA) is $1,682. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98908 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98908's median rent of $1,682/mo is $283 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98908 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98908 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #172 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,682/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98908?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,682/mo in ZIP 98908. The local median household income is $84,197/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98908?

Rent in ZIP 98908 has decreased 4.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98908 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98908 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,682/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($84,197/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98908 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98908 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.1% of ZIP 98908 households are renters, while 68.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98908 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98908 compare to the rest of Yakima?

ZIP 98908 is pricier than Yakima as a whole. At $1,682/mo, it's $313 above the Yakima citywide median of $1,369/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98908 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98908 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,682/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 98908's median household income ($84,197/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98908 24%Benchmark 30%
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