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ZIP Code 98266

Whatcom, Washington

FIPS 98266

Juniper

ZIP Code 98266 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 3% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$421,200

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99.1

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,245

Median Age

43

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$421,200

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$1,475

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.2

Higher than 97%

Median Rent

$1,343

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.8%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-21%

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)

72.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

99.1

Higher than 99%

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 98266: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98266?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98266 is $421,200, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98266?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98266 is $1,475, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98266 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98266 cost about 8.2× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98266?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98266 is $1,343 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98266?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98266 have moved 74% over the past five years (1.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98266?
ZIP Code 98266 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 98266 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98266's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.1 (higher than 99% 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 →