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ZIP Code 98303

Pierce, Washington

FIPS 98303

Juniper

ZIP Code 98303 is in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 12% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$546,300

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.1

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,448

Median Age

61.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$546,300

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$5,225

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.8

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-37%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.1

Higher than 88%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.11

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 98303: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98303?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98303 is $546,300, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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 1% 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 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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 0.11 per $1,000 of building value.

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