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ZIP Code 98296

Snohomish, Washington

ZCTA 98296

Juniper

ZIP Code 98296 is in the lowest 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 2% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 3% nationally for typical home value.

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

$1,057,648

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

53%

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

42.7

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 98296, in Snohomish, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

27,896

Median Age

41.7

Population Density

808

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$8,109

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.87%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.22×

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$177,583

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$2,358

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

-0.93%

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

44%

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

29%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

72.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

60

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

3

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 98296: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 98296?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 98296 today is $1,057,648, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98296?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98296 is $8,109, an effective rate of 0.87% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98296 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98296 cost about 5.22× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98296?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98296 is $2,358 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98296?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98296 have moved 53% over the past five years (-0.93% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98296?
ZIP Code 98296 has a population of 27,896, about 808 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 41.7.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98296?
ZIP Code 98296 averages 49.5°F year-round, summer highs near 72.3°F, winter lows around 31.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98296 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98296's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.7 (lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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