98942 — Selah, WA Home Values
Typical home value $445,251 as of June 2026 · 1st of 20 in Yakima, WA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 98942, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 98942 compares in the Yakima, WA area
ZIP code 98942 (Selah, WA) has a typical home value of $445,251 as of June 2026, ranking 1st of 20 ZIP codes tracked in the Yakima, WA area, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro. Prices here have moved +1.6% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +16.2%, from $383,088 in June 2021 to $445,251 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 21.5× the annual rent ($1,723/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Yakima, WA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Yakima.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 98942 has a population of 18,564, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 68.2% White, 21.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.6% two or more races, 1% Asian, 0.7% another race, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Naches Valley High School | 101 W. Fifth Street, Naches, WA | 4.9 mi |
| Naches Valley Middle School | 32 Shafer Avenue, Naches, WA | 5.2 mi |
| Naches Valley Elementary School | 151 Bonlow Drive, Naches, WA | 5.5 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98942?
$445,251 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 98942 an expensive ZIP code in the Yakima, WA area?
98942 ranks 1st of 20 ZIP codes in the Yakima, WA area by typical home value, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro.
How much have home values in 98942 changed over the past year?
+1.6% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 98942?
The typical home price is 21.5× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,723/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 98942?
18,564, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 98942?
Naches Valley High School (4.9 mi), Naches Valley Middle School (5.2 mi), Naches Valley Elementary School (5.5 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 98942?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Yakima, WA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.