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ZIP Code 02898

Washington, Rhode Island

FIPS 02898

Juniper

ZIP Code 02898 is in the top 23% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$424,300

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.5

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,912

Median Age

46.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$424,300

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$5,972

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.56

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

127.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.5

Lower than 77%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 02898: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02898?
The median home value in ZIP Code 02898 is $424,300, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02898?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02898 is $5,972, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02898 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02898 cost about 3.56× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02898?
ZIP Code 02898 averages 51.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.2°F, winter lows around 23°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02898 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02898's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.5 (lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →