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ZIP Code 98034

King, Washington

ZCTA 98034

Juniper

ZIP Code 98034 is in the 97th percentile nationally for typical home value. It also sits in the highest 4% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 6% nationally for median income.

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

$1,098,769

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

59%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

60.7

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 98034, in King, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

52,531

Median Age

37.1

Population Density

5,353.29

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$6,598

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.7%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

7×

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$135,219

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$2,376

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

1.2%

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

46%

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

27%

Climate & weather

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

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 98034: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 98034?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 98034 today is $1,098,769, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98034?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98034 is $6,598, an effective rate of 0.7% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98034 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98034 cost about 7× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98034?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98034 is $2,376 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98034?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98034 have moved 59% over the past five years (1.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98034?
ZIP Code 98034 has a population of 52,531, about 5,353.29 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 37.1.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98034?
ZIP Code 98034 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 98034 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98034's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.7 (lower than 57% 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 contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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