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ZIP Code 98249

Island, Washington

FIPS 98249

Juniper

ZIP Code 98249 is in the top 29% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$627,400

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

77.7

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,198

Median Age

58.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$627,400

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$4,111

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.3

Higher than 92%

Median Rent

$1,566

Higher than 84%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 71%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.85%

Higher than 69%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

71.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

38.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

14.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

77.7

Higher than 67%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.08

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 98249: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98249?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98249 is $627,400, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98249?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98249 is $4,111, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98249 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98249 cost about 6.3× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98249?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98249 is $1,566 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98249?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98249 have moved 48% over the past five years (0.85% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98249?
ZIP Code 98249 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 71.2°F, winter lows around 38.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98249 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98249's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.7 (higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.08 per $1,000 of building value.

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