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ZIP Code 98126

King, Washington

FIPS 98126

Juniper

ZIP Code 98126 is in the top 30% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$783,700

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

28%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

69.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

22,975

Median Age

37.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$783,700

Higher than 96%

Median Property Tax

$6,164

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.73

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$1,802

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

28%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

1.4%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-21%

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

69.7

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 98126: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98126?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98126 is $783,700, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98126?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98126 is $6,164, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98126 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98126 cost about 6.73× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98126?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98126 is $1,802 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98126?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98126 have moved 28% over the past five years (1.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98126?
ZIP Code 98126 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 98126 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98126's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.7 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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