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ZIP 98942

Part of Selah, WA
Pop. 18,871·Yakima County·164th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,723/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$242
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ZIP 98942 · $1,723
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,640/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
$20,676/yr
At $1,723/mo median
Location
CitySelah
StateWA
CountyYakima County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98942 (Selah, WA) is majority owner-occupied, 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,871
Median income
$84,646
Median age
36.3
Renters
25.8%
Age distribution
24.6%
23.9%
21.9%
18.8%
Under 1824.6%
18–3423.9%
35–5421.9%
55–6410.9%
65+18.8%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
71.6%
21.3%
White71.6%
Hispanic21.3%
Asian1.1%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
14.6%
32.1%
28.7%
24.6%
No HS diploma14.6%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+24.6%
Housing tenure
74.2%
25.8%
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98942 in Selah, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,175 → $84,646
up 18.9%
Population
17,949 → 18,871
up 5.1%
Renter share
29.2% → 25.8%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28% → 24.6%
-3.4 pts
Median age
37.3 → 36.3
-1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $71,175 to $84,646 across the same window, up 18.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,949 to 18,871 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.1% change. About 25.8% of households rent today, against 29.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 28% to 24.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98942 covers Selah, WA. The median rent here is $1,723/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($84,646/yr), ZIP 98942 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98942?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98942 (Selah, WA) is $1,723. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98942 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98942's median rent of $1,723/mo is $242 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98942 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98942 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #164 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,723/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98942?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,723/mo in ZIP 98942. The local median household income is $84,646/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98942?

Rent in ZIP 98942 has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98942 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98942 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,723/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($84,646/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98942 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98942 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.8% of ZIP 98942 households are renters, while 74.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98942 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98942 compare to the rest of Selah?

ZIP 98942 is more affordable than Selah overall. At $1,723/mo, it's $34 below the Selah citywide median of $1,757/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98942 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98942 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,723/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 98942's median household income ($84,646/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98942 24%Benchmark 30%
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