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ZIP Code 98136

King, Washington

ZCTA 98136

Juniper

ZIP Code 98136 is in the 97th percentile nationally for typical home value. It also sits in the highest 4% nationally for median income. And it sits in the lowest 9% nationally for home price growth over five years.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$1,036,301

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

33%

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

72.1

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 98136, in King, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

17,252

Median Age

40.7

Population Density

7,518.46

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$7,461

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.81%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.2×

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$149,269

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,965

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

-1.1%

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

30%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

20%

Climate & weather

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

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.05

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 98136: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 98136?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 98136 today is $1,036,301, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98136?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98136 is $7,461, an effective rate of 0.81% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98136 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98136 cost about 6.2× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98136?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98136 is $1,965 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98136?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98136 have moved 33% over the past five years (-1.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98136?
ZIP Code 98136 has a population of 17,252, about 7,518.46 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 40.7.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98136?
ZIP Code 98136 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 98136 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98136's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.1 (higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.05 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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