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ZIP Code 98237

Skagit, Washington

FIPS 98237

Juniper

ZIP Code 98237 is in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$377,700

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90.9

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,956

Median Age

39.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$377,700

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$2,498

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.12

Higher than 92%

Median Rent

$845

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.5%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-29%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

47.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

71.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

16.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

90.9

Higher than 86%

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 98237: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98237?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98237 is $377,700, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98237?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98237 is $2,498, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98237 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98237 cost about 6.12× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98237?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98237 is $845 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98237?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98237 have moved 58% over the past five years (5.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98237?
ZIP Code 98237 averages 50.7°F year-round, summer highs near 73.8°F, winter lows around 33.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98237 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98237's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.9 (higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →