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ZIP Code 98070

King, Washington

ZCTA 98070

Juniper

ZIP Code 98070 is in the highest 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 6% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 7% nationally for home price against income.

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

$863,219

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

39%

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

90.9

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 98070, in King, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

9,934

Median Age

52.4

Population Density

268.76

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$7,158

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.91%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.56×

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$120,571

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,670

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

2.9%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

37%

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

28%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

25.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.3

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.04

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 98070: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 98070?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 98070 today is $863,219, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98070?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98070 is $7,158, an effective rate of 0.91% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98070 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98070 cost about 6.56× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98070?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98070 is $1,670 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98070?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98070 have moved 39% over the past five years (2.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98070?
ZIP Code 98070 has a population of 9,934, about 268.76 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 52.4.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98070?
ZIP Code 98070 averages 53.7°F year-round, summer highs near 75.4°F, winter lows around 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98070 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98070's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.9 (higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.04 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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