3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 989xxYakima, WA area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 989 changed +1.5% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +1.1% for Washington and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 98901–98953. Most of its 2010 population lived in Yakima County (85%), Kittitas County (14%). Communities in the region include Ellensburg, Sunnyside, Grandview, Toppenish, Selah. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +1.5%
- 5-year change
- +32.7%
- Since Q1 1995
- +267%
- National rank (1 year)
- 721st
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 989 vs Washington and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 989: 366.5
- Washington: 486.5
- Yakima, WA metro: 363.2
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 989 | WA | U.S. | Gap vs WA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.5% | +1.1% | +3.0% | +0.4 pts | −1.6 pts |
| 3 years | +9.0% | +8.2% | +12.9% | +0.8 pts | −3.9 pts |
| 5 years | +32.7% | +29.7% | +41.3% | +3.0 pts | −8.6 pts |
| 10 years | +109% | +105% | +93.3% | +4.5 pts | +16.1 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +267% | +387% | +292% | −120.0 pts | −25.0 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 989 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +264% | $1,093,388 |
| Q2 2000 | +216% | $949,422 |
| Q2 2005 | +155% | $765,699 |
| Q2 2010 | +121% | $663,901 |
| Q2 2015 | +118% | $654,185 |
| Q2 2020 | +53.9% | $461,676 |
| Q2 2021 | +32.7% | $398,182 |
| Q2 2023 | +9.0% | $327,005 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.5% | $304,376 |
How ZIP3 989 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 989 ranks 721st of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 6th of 14 in Washington. Its one-year change is −1.6 pts versus the nation and +0.4 pts versus Washington. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 721st of 882 | 6th of 14 |
| 3 years | 745th of 882 | 6th of 14 |
| 5 years | 762nd of 882 | 7th of 14 |
| 10 years | 193rd of 882 | 10th of 14 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 417th of 879 | 14th of 14 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 989
ZIP3 989's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 11.7% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q3 2016, about 7.5 years after the top. Today it sits +107% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 989 | Q1 2009 | Q2 2012 | -11.7% | Q3 2016 (7.5 yrs) | +107% |
| WA | Q4 2007 | Q2 2012 | -25.2% | Q2 2016 (8.5 yrs) | +106% |
| Metro | Q1 2009 | Q2 2012 | -8.9% | Q2 2016 (7.2 yrs) | +111% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 989's index has changed +65.5% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 989 after inflation | WA after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -2.3% | -2.7% | -1.4% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | -0.7% | -1.4% | +0.7% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +7.0% | +4.6% | +8.3% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +50.6% | +47.3% | +50.3% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +65.5% | +120% | +64.0% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 989
Regional estimate
$628,211
- Estimated gain
- $328,211
- Index change
- +109%
- Start index
- 175.04
- End index
- 366.54
ZIP3 989 (Yakima, WA area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 993 · Kennewick, WA area | WA | +2.0% | +33.4% | +293% |
| 988 · Wenatchee, WA area | WA | +0.7% | +36.0% | +322% |
| 980 · Bellevue, WA area | WA | +0.1% | +31.0% | +439% |
| 984 · Tacoma, WA area | WA | +3.1% | +27.9% | +422% |
| 981 · Seattle, WA area | WA | +0.3% | +20.2% | +493% |
| 983 · Bremerton, WA area | WA | +0.3% | +29.4% | +347% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 366.54 |
| Q1 2026 | 361.42 |
| Q4 2025 | 366.22 |
| Q3 2025 | 361.10 |
| Q2 2025 | 361.27 |
| Q1 2025 | 359.14 |
| Q4 2024 | 351.94 |
| Q3 2024 | 350.16 |
| Q2 2024 | 347.53 |
| Q1 2024 | 338.64 |
| Q4 2023 | 337.48 |
| Q3 2023 | 341.77 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 989?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 989, the regional index changed +1.5% over the year to Q2 2026, +32.7% over five years, +109% over ten years, and +267% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 989 appreciating faster than Washington and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +1.5% compares with +1.1% for Washington and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −1.6 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −8.6 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 989?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 989. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 98901 to 98953 (31 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.