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ZIP Code 98248

Whatcom, Washington

FIPS 98248

Juniper

ZIP Code 98248 is in the top 31% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, 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 82th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$589,600

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64.6

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

28,498

Median Age

37.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$589,600

Higher than 91%

Median Property Tax

$4,138

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.47

Higher than 93%

Median Rent

$1,469

Higher than 82%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.1%

Higher than 69%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

71.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

58.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

9.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

64.6

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 98248: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98248?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98248 is $589,600, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98248?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98248 is $4,138, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98248 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98248 cost about 6.47× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98248?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98248 is $1,469 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98248?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98248 have moved 46% over the past five years (1.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98248?
ZIP Code 98248 averages 51.2°F year-round, summer highs near 71.2°F, winter lows around 34.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98248 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98248's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.6 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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