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ZIP Code 98338

Pierce, Washington

FIPS 98338

Juniper

ZIP Code 98338 is in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$509,600

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.8

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

32,687

Median Age

37.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$509,600

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$4,994

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.44

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$1,854

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.8%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

59.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.8

Lower than 70%

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 98338: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98338?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98338 is $509,600, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98338?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98338 is $4,994, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98338 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98338 cost about 4.44× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98338?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98338 is $1,854 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98338?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98338 have moved 48% over the past five years (3.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98338?
ZIP Code 98338 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 73.7°F, winter lows around 33.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98338 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98338's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.8 (lower than 70% 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 →