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ZIP Code 98178

King, Washington

FIPS 98178

Juniper

ZIP Code 98178 is in the top 33% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$660,400

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

34%

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26,748

Median Age

39.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$660,400

Higher than 93%

Median Property Tax

$5,875

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.64

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$1,869

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

34%

Higher than 58%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.21%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-38%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

30.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75

Higher than 63%

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 98178: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98178?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98178 is $660,400, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98178?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98178 is $5,875, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98178 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98178 cost about 6.64× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98178?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98178 is $1,869 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98178?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98178 have moved 34% over the past five years (0.21% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98178?
ZIP Code 98178 averages 53.6°F year-round, summer highs near 75.2°F, winter lows around 36.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98178 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98178's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75 (higher than 63% 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 →