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ZIP Code 98028

King, Washington

FIPS 98028

Juniper

ZIP Code 98028 is in the top 27% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$920,800

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.2

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

23,741

Median Age

39.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$920,800

Higher than 97%

Median Property Tax

$8,271

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.59

Higher than 93%

Median Rent

$1,949

Higher than 93%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.58%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-25%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

25

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.2

Higher than 60%

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 98028: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98028?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98028 is $920,800, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98028?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98028 is $8,271, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98028 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98028 cost about 6.59× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98028?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98028 is $1,949 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98028?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98028 have moved 50% over the past five years (0.58% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98028?
ZIP Code 98028 averages 53.2°F year-round, summer highs near 74.5°F, winter lows around 37°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98028 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98028's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.2 (higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →