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ZIP Code 98283

Whatcom, Washington

ZCTA 98283

Juniper

ZIP Code 98283 is in the highest 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 18% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 19% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$72,237

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.68×

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

98.1

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 98283, in Whatcom, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

442

Median Age

45.7

Population Density

0.94

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$2,488

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.74%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$755

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

Data unavailable

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

Data unavailable

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

Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

57.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

75.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

29.5

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

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 98283: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98283?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98283 is $2,488, an effective rate of 0.74% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98283 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98283 cost about 4.68× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98283?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98283 is $755 a month, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98283?
ZIP Code 98283 has a population of 442, about 0.94 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 45.7.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98283?
ZIP Code 98283 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 75.7°F, winter lows around 32.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98283 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98283's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.1 (higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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

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