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ZIP Code 98003

King, Washington

ZCTA 98003

Juniper

ZIP Code 98003 is in the 92th percentile nationally for home price against income. It also sits in the highest 15% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 23% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$516,973

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

48%

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

68.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The boundary of ZIP Code 98003, in King, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

51,619

Median Age

35.7

Population Density

4,488.22

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$4,127

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.87%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.33×

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$75,319

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Median Rent

$1,723

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

2.4%

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

45%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

35%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

27.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.3

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 98003: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 98003?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 98003 today is $516,973, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98003?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98003 is $4,127, an effective rate of 0.87% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98003 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98003 cost about 6.33× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98003?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98003 is $1,723 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98003?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98003 have moved 48% over the past five years (2.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98003?
ZIP Code 98003 has a population of 51,619, about 4,488.22 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 35.7.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98003?
ZIP Code 98003 averages 53.7°F year-round, summer highs near 74.9°F, winter lows around 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98003 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98003's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.1 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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