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ZIP Code 98119

King, Washington

FIPS 98119

Juniper

ZIP Code 98119 is in the top 24% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 3% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$1,047,600

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

21%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

73.1

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26,879

Median Age

34.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,047,600

Higher than 98%

Median Property Tax

$7,858

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.48

Higher than 97%

Median Rent

$2,050

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

21%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

3.1%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

16%

Recession Drop %

-13%

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

73.1

Higher than 60%

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 98119: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98119?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98119 is $1,047,600, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98119?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98119 is $7,858, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98119 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98119 cost about 8.48× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98119?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98119 is $2,050 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98119?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98119 have moved 21% over the past five years (3.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98119?
ZIP Code 98119 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 98119 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98119's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.1 (higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →