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ZIP Code 98146

King, Washington

FIPS 98146

Juniper

ZIP Code 98146 is in the top 26% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$679,500

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.6

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

28,573

Median Age

40.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$679,500

Higher than 94%

Median Property Tax

$6,363

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.63

Higher than 93%

Median Rent

$1,818

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.5%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-30%

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

76.6

Higher than 65%

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 98146: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98146?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98146 is $679,500, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98146?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98146 is $6,363, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98146 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98146 cost about 6.63× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98146?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98146 is $1,818 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98146?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98146 have moved 38% over the past five years (2.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98146?
ZIP Code 98146 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 98146 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98146's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.6 (higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →