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ZIP Code 98225

Whatcom, Washington

ZCTA 98225

Juniper

ZIP Code 98225 is in the 98th percentile nationally for home price against income. It also sits in the highest 12% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 22% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$690,154

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

48%

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

59

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 98225, in Whatcom, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

50,216

Median Age

31.8

Population Density

3,977.36

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$4,256

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.67%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

9.87×

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$63,941

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,523

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

0.25%

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

42%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

12%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

43.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

36

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.4

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.01

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 98225: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 98225?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 98225 today is $690,154, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98225?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98225 is $4,256, an effective rate of 0.67% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98225 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98225 cost about 9.87× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98225?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98225 is $1,523 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98225?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98225 have moved 48% over the past five years (0.25% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98225?
ZIP Code 98225 has a population of 50,216, about 3,977.36 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 31.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98225?
ZIP Code 98225 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 73.2°F, winter lows around 34.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98225 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98225's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59 (lower than 59% 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 contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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