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ZIP Code 98106

King, Washington

FIPS 98106

Juniper

ZIP Code 98106 is in the top 32% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$706,600

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

30%

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75.3

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

28,690

Median Age

36.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$706,600

Higher than 94%

Median Property Tax

$5,851

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.69

Higher than 90%

Median Rent

$1,882

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

30%

Higher than 56%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.78%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

-31%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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)

36.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.3

Higher than 64%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 98106: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98106?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98106 is $706,600, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98106?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98106 is $5,851, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98106 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98106 cost about 5.69× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98106?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98106 is $1,882 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98106?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98106 have moved 30% over the past five years (0.78% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98106?
ZIP Code 98106 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 6.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98106 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98106's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.3 (higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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