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ZIP Code 98122

King, Washington

FIPS 98122

Juniper

ZIP Code 98122 is in the top 25% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 2% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$957,100

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

14%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

76.1

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

43,234

Median Age

32.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$957,100

Higher than 98%

Median Property Tax

$7,688

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.95

Higher than 98%

Median Rent

$1,991

Higher than 93%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

14%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

2.7%

Higher than 75%

Pandemic Gain %

12%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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)

38.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.1

Higher than 65%

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 98122: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98122?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98122 is $957,100, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98122?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98122 is $7,688, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98122 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98122 cost about 8.95× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98122?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98122 is $1,991 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98122?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98122 have moved 14% over the past five years (2.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98122?
ZIP Code 98122 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 98122 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98122's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.1 (higher than 65% 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 →