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ZIP Code 98251

Snohomish, Washington

FIPS 98251

Juniper

ZIP Code 98251 is in the top 31% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$448,900

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,907

Median Age

40.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$448,900

Higher than 85%

Median Property Tax

$3,105

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.35

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$1,791

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3.6%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-40%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

53.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

68.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

44.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

99

Higher than 98%

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 98251: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98251?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98251 is $448,900, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98251?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98251 is $3,105, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98251 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98251 cost about 5.35× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98251?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98251 is $1,791 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98251?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98251 have moved 47% over the past five years (-3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98251?
ZIP Code 98251 averages 51.6°F year-round, summer highs near 75.6°F, winter lows around 33.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 44.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98251 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98251's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99 (higher than 98% 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 →