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ZIP Code 98101

King, Washington

ZCTA 98101

Juniper

ZIP Code 98101 is in the highest 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 3% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 7% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$128,882

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.08×

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

89.7

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 98101, in King, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

17,153

Median Age

33.8

Population Density

32,466.84

Home values & property tax

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

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$6,468

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.82%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$2,483

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

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

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

29.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.5

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 98101: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98101?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98101 is $6,468, an effective rate of 0.82% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98101 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98101 cost about 6.08× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98101?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98101 is $2,483 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98101?
ZIP Code 98101 has a population of 17,153, about 32,466.84 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 33.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98101?
ZIP Code 98101 averages 53.8°F year-round, summer highs near 75.3°F, winter lows around 36.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98101 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98101's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.7 (higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 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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