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ZIP Code 98038

King, Washington

FIPS 98038

Juniper

ZIP Code 98038 is in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$776,900

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

37,324

Median Age

38.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$776,900

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$6,599

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.1

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$2,316

Higher than 97%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.7%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-31%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

69.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

17.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62.5

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 98038: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98038?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98038 is $776,900, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98038?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98038 is $6,599, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98038 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98038 cost about 5.1× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98038?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98038 is $2,316 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98038?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98038 have moved 46% over the past five years (-2.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98038?
ZIP Code 98038 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 74.9°F, winter lows around 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 17.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98038 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98038's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.5 (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 →