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ZIP Code 98226

Whatcom, Washington

FIPS 98226

Juniper

ZIP Code 98226 is in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 4% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$607,600

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

77.2

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

46,782

Median Age

41.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$607,600

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$4,439

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.65

Higher than 96%

Median Rent

$1,620

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.1%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

71.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

58.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

77.2

Higher than 66%

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 98226: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98226?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98226 is $607,600, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98226?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98226 is $4,439, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98226 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98226 cost about 7.65× the median household income, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98226?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98226 is $1,620 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98226?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98226 have moved 53% over the past five years (3.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98226?
ZIP Code 98226 averages 51.2°F year-round, summer highs near 71.2°F, winter lows around 34.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98226 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98226's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.2 (higher than 66% 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 →