ZIP Code 98901 — Yakima, WA Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 98901 (Yakima, Washington) is worth about $342,000 at roughly $235 per square foot — 9% more affordable than the Yakima median and 16% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$342,000

Typical home value

$235

Price per sq ft

#3 of 4

Yakima ZIPs by value

-9%

vs Yakima median

How 98901 compares

ZIP 98901 is one of the more affordable ZIP codes in Yakima: its typical home value of $342,000 ranks #3 of the 4 Yakima ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $303,000 in 98902 to $436,000 in 98908). Per square foot it costs about $235, against $238 for Yakima as a whole, $317 for Washington, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 98901	$342,000	$235
Yakima, WA	$374,500	$238
Washington	$519,500	$317
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 98901

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $235 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$235,000
1,500 sq ft	$352,500
2,000 sq ft	$470,000
2,500 sq ft	$587,500
3,000 sq ft	$705,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 98901

To buy the typical $342,000 home in ZIP 98901 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $93,000 a year (about $2,170 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $111,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$17,100	$2,700/mo	$116,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$34,200	$2,580/mo	$111,000/yr
20%	$68,400	$2,170/mo	$93,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 98901

At about $235 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 98901:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$200k	850 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$250k	1060 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$300k	1280 sq ft	around the typical home here
$400k	1700 sq ft	around the typical home here
$500k	2130 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 98901 home.

Estimate a specific home in 98901

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 98901 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Yakima ZIP codes by home value

Where 98901 sits among Yakima’s 4 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	98908	$436,000	$241
2	98903	$407,000	$280
3	98901 (this page)	$342,000	$235
4	98902	$303,000	$195

ZIP 98901 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 98901? +

The typical home in ZIP 98901 (Yakima, WA) is worth about $342,000 as of 2026. That is 9% more affordable than the Yakima median of $374,500 and 16% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 98901? +

About $235 per square foot in 98901, versus $238 across Yakima and $317 across Washington. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $352,500 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $587,500.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 98901? +

For the typical $342,000 home in ZIP 98901, a household income of about $93,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $111,000; with 5% down about $116,000.

Is 98901 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Yakima, 98901 ranks #3 of 4 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it one of the more affordable ZIP codes in Yakima. Nationally it is about average.

See the full Yakima home values page, all Washington cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.