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ZIP Code 98236

Island, Washington

FIPS 98236

Juniper

ZIP Code 98236 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$668,400

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.8

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

7,199

Median Age

51.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$668,400

Higher than 94%

Median Property Tax

$3,898

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.08

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,529

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.1%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-28%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

70.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

28.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.8

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.09

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 98236: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98236?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98236 is $668,400, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98236?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98236 is $3,898, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98236 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98236 cost about 7.08× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98236?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98236 is $1,529 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98236?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98236 have moved 48% over the past five years (8.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98236?
ZIP Code 98236 averages 51.4°F year-round, summer highs near 70.6°F, winter lows around 36.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98236 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98236's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.09 per $1,000 of building value.

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