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ZIP Code 98144

King, Washington

FIPS 98144

Juniper

ZIP Code 98144 is in the top 34% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 2% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$901,700

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

16%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

86.7

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

33,787

Median Age

38.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$901,700

Higher than 97%

Median Property Tax

$6,844

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

9.3

Higher than 98%

Median Rent

$1,812

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

16%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

0.15%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

22%

Recession Drop %

-18%

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

86.7

Higher than 80%

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 98144: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98144?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98144 is $901,700, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98144?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98144 is $6,844, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98144 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98144 cost about 9.3× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98144?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98144 is $1,812 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98144?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98144 have moved 16% over the past five years (0.15% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98144?
ZIP Code 98144 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 98144 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98144's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.7 (higher than 80% 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 →