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ZIP Code 98053

King, Washington

FIPS 98053

Juniper

ZIP Code 98053 is in the top 26% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 99th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$1,213,600

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

22,765

Median Age

43.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,213,600

Higher than 99%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.31

Higher than 92%

Median Rent

$2,664

Higher than 98%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 74%

Appreciation 1yr %

-5.4%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-23%

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)

47.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60%

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 98053: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98053?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98053 is $1,213,600, 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, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
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.
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 57.4 (lower than 60% 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 →