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ZIP Code 98023

King, Washington

ZCTA 98023

Juniper

ZIP Code 98023 is in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent. It also sits in the highest 12% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 16% nationally for typical home value.

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

$619,480

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

47%

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

59.2

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 98023, in King, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

50,448

Median Age

38.6

Population Density

4,919.74

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,060

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.86%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.62×

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$104,893

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,900

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

-1.1%

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

48%

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

36%

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 98023: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 98023?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 98023 today is $619,480, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98023?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98023 is $5,060, an effective rate of 0.86% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98023 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98023 cost about 5.62× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98023?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98023 is $1,900 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98023?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98023 have moved 47% over the past five years (-1.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98023?
ZIP Code 98023 has a population of 50,448, about 4,919.74 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 38.6.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98023?
ZIP Code 98023 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 98023 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98023's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59.2 (lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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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