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ZIP Code 98221

Skagit, Washington

FIPS 98221

Juniper

ZIP Code 98221 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$713,100

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

25.9

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

23,562

Median Age

51.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$713,100

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$4,859

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.39

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,691

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.8%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

30.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

29

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

25.9

Lower than 88%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.03

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 98221: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98221?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98221 is $713,100, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98221?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98221 is $4,859, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98221 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98221 cost about 7.39× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98221?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98221 is $1,691 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98221?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98221 have moved 56% over the past five years (8.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98221?
ZIP Code 98221 averages 52.8°F year-round, summer highs near 73.2°F, winter lows around 36.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98221 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98221's FEMA National Risk Index score is 25.9 (lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

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