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ZIP Code 98284

Skagit, Washington

FIPS 98284

Juniper

ZIP Code 98284 is in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$482,500

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.8

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,835

Median Age

39.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$482,500

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$3,446

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.19

Higher than 87%

Median Rent

$1,556

Higher than 84%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.5%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-28%

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

54.8

Lower than 63%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 98284: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98284?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98284 is $482,500, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98284?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98284 is $3,446, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98284 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98284 cost about 5.19× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98284?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98284 is $1,556 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98284?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98284 have moved 56% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98284?
ZIP Code 98284 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 98284 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98284's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.8 (lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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