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Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)

What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 98953, Washington?

$1,071/month 7.7%vs 2023 ($1,160)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 98953, Washington (ZIP 98953) is $1,071/month (±$268), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $368,300 (±$24,388), and the median household income is $84,766/year. The unemployment rate in Yakima County, Washington was 6.5% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 98953

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,071
Median Home Value$368,300
Median Household Income$84,766
Total Housing Units2,301
Renter-Occupied Units479
Renter-Occupied Share21%
Households Paying 50%+ Income27 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)6.5%

How does ZIP 98953 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Washington.

Higher rent than 29% of ZIP codes in Washington · 340th of 476

Cheapest: ZCTA5 99155($423)
Priciest: ZCTA5 98592($3,501)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 98592$3,501
1ZCTA5 98039$3,501
3ZCTA5 98075$3,312
… 336 more …
340ZCTA5 98953(you are here)$1,071
… 133 more …
474ZCTA5 99155$423
475ZCTA5 99135$393
476ZCTA5 99371$281

Geography

ZIP 98953 is in Yakima County, Washington.

It covers part of Zillah city, Washington.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 98953, Washington?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 98953, Washington (ZIP 98953) is $1,071/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 98953, Washington?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 98953, Washington is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 98953, Washington?

The median home value in ZCTA5 98953, Washington (ZIP 98953) is $368,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 98953 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 98953, Washington, 27 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 98953, Washington?

The median household income in ZCTA5 98953, Washington is $84,766/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,071 has a margin of error of ±$268. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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