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ZIP Code 98273

Skagit, Washington

FIPS 98273

Juniper

ZIP Code 98273 is in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$492,300

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75.2

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

30,001

Median Age

37

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$492,300

Higher than 88%

Median Property Tax

$4,404

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.42

Higher than 93%

Median Rent

$1,287

Higher than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.7%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

72.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

46.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.2

Higher than 63%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.33

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 98273: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98273?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98273 is $492,300, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98273?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98273 is $4,404, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98273 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98273 cost about 6.42× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98273?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98273 is $1,287 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98273?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98273 have moved 54% over the past five years (5.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98273?
ZIP Code 98273 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 72.4°F, winter lows around 35.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98273 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98273's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.2 (higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.33 per $1,000 of building value.

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