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ZIP Code 98198

King, Washington

FIPS 98198

Juniper

ZIP Code 98198 is in the top 26% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$589,500

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.6

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

40,463

Median Age

36.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$589,500

Higher than 91%

Median Property Tax

$5,593

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.84

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$1,814

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.5%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

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

86.6

Higher than 80%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 98198: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98198?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98198 is $589,500, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98198?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98198 is $5,593, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98198 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98198 cost about 6.84× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98198?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98198 is $1,814 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98198?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98198 have moved 48% 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 98198?
ZIP Code 98198 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 98198 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98198's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.6 (higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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