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ZIP Code 98118

King, Washington

FIPS 98118

Juniper

ZIP Code 98118 is in the top 31% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$810,500

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

28%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

63

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

50,500

Median Age

38.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$810,500

Higher than 96%

Median Property Tax

$6,359

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.12

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,839

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

28%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

0.87%

Higher than 69%

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-26%

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

63

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 98118: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98118?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98118 is $810,500, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98118?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98118 is $6,359, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98118 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98118 cost about 7.12× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98118?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98118 is $1,839 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98118?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98118 have moved 28% over the past five years (0.87% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98118?
ZIP Code 98118 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 98118 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98118's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63 (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 →