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ZIP Code 98262

Whatcom, Washington

ZCTA 98262

Juniper

ZIP Code 98262 is in the highest 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 6% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 35% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$83,000

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.98×

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

98.3

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 98262, in Whatcom, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

957

Median Age

61.1

Population Density

103.49

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$3,371

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.58%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.98×

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$83,000

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

69%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

21%

Climate & weather

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

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.15

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 98262: frequently asked questions

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 0.58% 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.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98262?
ZIP Code 98262 has a population of 957, about 103.49 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 61.1.
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 inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.15 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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