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ZIP Code 55038

Washington, Minnesota

FIPS 55038

Juniper

ZIP Code 55038 is in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$422,800

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

31%

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.1

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

25,061

Median Age

38.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$422,800

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$4,269

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.23

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,765

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

31%

Higher than 56%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.1%

Higher than 63%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-28%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

47

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

156.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

51.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

39.1

Lower than 78%

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 55038: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 55038?
The median home value in ZIP Code 55038 is $422,800, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 55038?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 55038 is $4,269, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 55038 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 55038 cost about 3.23× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 55038?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 55038 is $1,765 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 55038?
Home prices in ZIP Code 55038 have moved 31% over the past five years (-1.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 55038?
ZIP Code 55038 averages 47°F year-round, summer highs near 80.7°F, winter lows around 11.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 51.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 55038 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 55038's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.1 (lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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