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ZIP Code 98117

King, Washington

FIPS 98117

Juniper

ZIP Code 98117 is in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$1,043,500

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

24%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

69.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

35,711

Median Age

40.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,043,500

Higher than 98%

Median Property Tax

$8,096

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.7

Higher than 90%

Median Rent

$2,178

Higher than 96%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

24%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

1.7%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

23%

Recession Drop %

-17%

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)

40

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.3

Near median

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 98117: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98117?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98117 is $1,043,500, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98117?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98117 is $8,096, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98117 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98117 cost about 5.7× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98117?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98117 is $2,178 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98117?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98117 have moved 24% over the past five years (1.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98117?
ZIP Code 98117 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 98117 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98117's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →