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ZIP Code 98239

Island, Washington

FIPS 98239

Juniper

ZIP Code 98239 is in the top 39% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 76th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$593,700

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

71.7

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,656

Median Age

61.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$593,700

Higher than 91%

Median Property Tax

$3,915

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.44

Higher than 93%

Median Rent

$1,287

Higher than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3.4%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

68.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

32.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

21.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

71.7

Higher than 58%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.06

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 98239: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98239?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98239 is $593,700, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98239?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98239 is $3,915, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98239 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98239 cost about 6.44× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98239?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98239 is $1,287 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98239?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98239 have moved 39% over the past five years (-3.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98239?
ZIP Code 98239 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 68.6°F, winter lows around 36.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98239 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98239's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.7 (higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.06 per $1,000 of building value.

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