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ZIP Code 98264

Whatcom, Washington

FIPS 98264

Juniper

ZIP Code 98264 is in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$609,100

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

23,123

Median Age

35.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$609,100

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$4,047

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.88

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$1,688

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.6%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

57.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82

Higher than 73%

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 98264: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98264?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98264 is $609,100, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98264?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98264 is $4,047, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98264 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98264 cost about 5.88× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98264?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98264 is $1,688 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98264?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98264 have moved 46% over the past five years (1.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98264?
ZIP Code 98264 averages 50.3°F year-round, summer highs near 74.2°F, winter lows around 32.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 10.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98264 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98264's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82 (higher than 73% 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 →