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ZIP Code 98051

King, Washington

FIPS 98051

Juniper

ZIP Code 98051 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 10% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$790,500

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

98.5

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,442

Median Age

45.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$790,500

Higher than 96%

Median Property Tax

$6,338

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.79

Higher than 90%

Median Rent

$1,727

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.4%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

-28%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

72.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

54.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

85.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

17.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

98.5

Higher than 98%

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 98051: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98051?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98051 is $790,500, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98051?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98051 is $6,338, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98051 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98051 cost about 5.79× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98051?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98051 is $1,727 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98051?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98051 have moved 45% over the past five years (8.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98051?
ZIP Code 98051 averages 50.4°F year-round, summer highs near 72.7°F, winter lows around 34°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 17.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98051 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98051's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.5 (higher than 98% 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 →