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ZIP Code 98303

Pierce, Washington

ZCTA 98303

Juniper

ZIP Code 98303 is in the highest 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 7% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 38% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$80,282

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.8×

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

92.1

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 98303, in Pierce, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

1,448

Median Age

61.6

Population Density

182.08

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,225

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.96%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.8×

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$80,282

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

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

37%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

21.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.1

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 98303: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98303?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98303 is $5,225, an effective rate of 0.96% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98303 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98303 cost about 6.8× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98303?
ZIP Code 98303 has a population of 1,448, about 182.08 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 61.6.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98303?
ZIP Code 98303 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 73.6°F, winter lows around 36.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98303 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98303's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.1 (higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.1 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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