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ZIP Code 98031

King, Washington

FIPS 98031

Juniper

ZIP Code 98031 is in the top 31% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$611,600

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

40,094

Median Age

38.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$611,600

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$5,700

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.77

Higher than 90%

Median Rent

$1,991

Higher than 93%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.71%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

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)

44.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.2

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 98031: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98031?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98031 is $611,600, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98031?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98031 is $5,700, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98031 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98031 cost about 5.77× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98031?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98031 is $1,991 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98031?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98031 have moved 47% over the past five years (0.71% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98031?
ZIP Code 98031 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 98031 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98031's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.2 (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 →