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ZIP Code 98034

King, Washington

FIPS 98034

Juniper

ZIP Code 98034 is in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$946,300

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

67.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

52,531

Median Age

37.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$946,300

Higher than 97%

Median Property Tax

$6,598

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$2,376

Higher than 97%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.2%

Higher than 69%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-27%

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

67.1

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 98034: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98034?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98034 is $946,300, 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 1% 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 97% 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.
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 67.1 (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 →