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ZIP Code 98323

Pierce, Washington

FIPS 98323

Juniper

ZIP Code 98323 is in the bottom 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$463,500

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

98.9

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

767

Median Age

33.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$463,500

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$2,706

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.8

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,809

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-42%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

72.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

79.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

98.9

Higher than 98%

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 98323: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98323?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98323 is $463,500, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98323?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98323 is $2,706, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98323 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98323 cost about 3.8× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98323?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98323 is $1,809 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98323?
ZIP Code 98323 averages 49.9°F year-round, summer highs near 72.4°F, winter lows around 33°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98323 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98323's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.9 (higher than 98% 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 →