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ZIP Code 98262

Whatcom, Washington

FIPS 98262

Juniper

ZIP Code 98262 is in the bottom 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$579,000

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

98.3

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

957

Median Age

61.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$579,000

Higher than 91%

Median Property Tax

$3,371

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.98

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

69%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

43.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

98.3

Higher than 97%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.16

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 98262: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98262?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98262 is $579,000, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98262?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98262 is $3,371, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98262 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98262 cost about 6.98× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98262?
ZIP Code 98262 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 73.2°F, winter lows around 34.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98262 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98262's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.3 (higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.16 per $1,000 of building value.

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