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ZIP Code 98247

Whatcom, Washington

FIPS 98247

Juniper

ZIP Code 98247 is in the top 27% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 7% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$564,400

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.2

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,115

Median Age

36.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$564,400

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$4,167

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.36

Higher than 93%

Median Rent

$1,197

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.2%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

57.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.2

Higher than 93%

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 98247: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98247?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98247 is $564,400, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98247?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98247 is $4,167, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98247 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98247 cost about 6.36× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98247?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98247 is $1,197 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98247?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98247 have moved 45% over the past five years (2.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98247?
ZIP Code 98247 averages 50.3°F year-round, summer highs near 74.2°F, winter lows around 32.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 10.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98247 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98247's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.2 (higher than 93% 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 →