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ZIP Code 98244

Whatcom, Washington

FIPS 98244

Juniper

ZIP Code 98244 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$447,000

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99.1

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,994

Median Age

50.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$447,000

Higher than 85%

Median Property Tax

$3,302

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.66

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$1,006

Higher than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.8%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

72.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

102.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

116.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

42.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

99.1

Higher than 99%

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 98244: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98244?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98244 is $447,000, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98244?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98244 is $3,302, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98244 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98244 cost about 6.66× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98244?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98244 is $1,006 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98244?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98244 have moved 60% over the past five years (8.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98244?
ZIP Code 98244 averages 47.4°F year-round, summer highs near 72.4°F, winter lows around 29.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98244 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98244's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.1 (higher than 99% 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 →