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ZIP Code 98053

King, Washington

ZCTA 98053

Juniper

ZIP Code 98053 is in the 99th percentile nationally for typical home value. It also sits in the highest 1% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 2% nationally for median rent.

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

$1,329,626

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

50%

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

58.7

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 98053, in King, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

22,765

Median Age

43.9

Population Density

823.29

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

—

The Census publishes home values only up to $2 million and incomes up to $250,000, so this ratio cannot be worked out for the most expensive areas.

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.31×

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$192,292

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$2,664

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

-5.4%

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

44%

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

23%

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)

47.4

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 98053: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 98053?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 98053 today is $1,329,626, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98053?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98053 is $10,001.
Is ZIP Code 98053 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98053 cost about 6.31× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98053?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98053 is $2,664 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98053?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98053 have moved 50% over the past five years (-5.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98053?
ZIP Code 98053 has a population of 22,765, about 823.29 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 43.9.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98053?
ZIP Code 98053 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 98053 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98053's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.7 (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 contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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