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ZIP Code 98042

King, Washington

FIPS 98042

Juniper

ZIP Code 98042 is in the top 31% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$658,500

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.9

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

50,216

Median Age

39

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$658,500

Higher than 93%

Median Property Tax

$5,972

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.16

Higher than 87%

Median Rent

$2,118

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.94%

Higher than 69%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-35%

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

57.9

Lower than 59%

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 98042: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98042?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98042 is $658,500, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98042?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98042 is $5,972, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98042 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98042 cost about 5.16× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98042?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98042 is $2,118 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98042?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98042 have moved 46% over the past five years (0.94% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98042?
ZIP Code 98042 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 98042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.9 (lower than 59% 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 →