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ZIP Code 98001

King, Washington

FIPS 98001

Juniper

ZIP Code 98001 is in the top 28% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$587,400

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

67.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

37,460

Median Age

39.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$587,400

Higher than 91%

Median Property Tax

$5,483

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.5

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$2,105

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.9%

Higher than 72%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-36%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

39.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

54.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

67.1

Near median

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 98001: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98001?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98001 is $587,400, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98001?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98001 is $5,483, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98001 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98001 cost about 5.5× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98001?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98001 is $2,105 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98001?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98001 have moved 48% over the past five years (1.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98001?
ZIP Code 98001 averages 53.8°F year-round, summer highs near 76.2°F, winter lows around 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98001 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98001's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67.1 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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