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ZIP Code 98148

King, Washington

FIPS 98148

Juniper

ZIP Code 98148 is in the top 28% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$607,900

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.8

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,715

Median Age

36.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$607,900

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$5,353

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.96

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$1,816

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.9%

Higher than 72%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-36%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

25.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.8

Higher than 73%

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 98148: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98148?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98148 is $607,900, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98148?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98148 is $5,353, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98148 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98148 cost about 6.96× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98148?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98148 is $1,816 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98148?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98148 have moved 44% over the past five years (1.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98148?
ZIP Code 98148 averages 53.7°F year-round, summer highs near 75.4°F, winter lows around 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98148 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98148's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.8 (higher than 73% 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 →