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ZIP Code 98274

Skagit, Washington

FIPS 98274

Juniper

ZIP Code 98274 is in the top 27% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$547,700

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

58.3

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,860

Median Age

41.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$547,700

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$4,807

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.69

Higher than 90%

Median Rent

$1,869

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.74%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

72.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

46.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

58.3

Lower than 59%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 98274: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98274?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98274 is $547,700, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98274?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98274 is $4,807, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98274 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98274 cost about 5.69× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98274?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98274 is $1,869 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98274?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98274 have moved 50% over the past five years (0.74% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98274?
ZIP Code 98274 averages 51.3°F year-round, summer highs near 72.8°F, winter lows around 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98274 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98274's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.3 (lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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