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ZIP Code 98229

Whatcom, Washington

FIPS 98229

Juniper

ZIP Code 98229 is in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, 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 87th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$633,500

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

61.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

33,298

Median Age

39.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$633,500

Higher than 93%

Median Property Tax

$4,639

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.97

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$1,670

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.86%

Higher than 64%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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)

52

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

61.4

Near median

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 98229: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98229?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98229 is $633,500, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98229?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98229 is $4,639, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98229 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98229 cost about 6.97× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98229?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98229 is $1,670 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98229?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98229 have moved 52% over the past five years (-0.86% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98229?
ZIP Code 98229 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 98229 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98229's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →