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ZIP Code 98321

Pierce, Washington

FIPS 98321

Juniper

ZIP Code 98321 is in the top 32% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$571,200

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,150

Median Age

41.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$571,200

Higher than 91%

Median Property Tax

$4,959

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.48

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$1,760

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.67%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-34%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

50.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88

Higher than 82%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 98321: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98321?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98321 is $571,200, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98321?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98321 is $4,959, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98321 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98321 cost about 4.48× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98321?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98321 is $1,760 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98321?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98321 have moved 46% over the past five years (0.67% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98321?
ZIP Code 98321 averages 50.9°F year-round, summer highs near 74.4°F, winter lows around 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98321 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98321's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88 (higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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