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ZIP Code 98349

Pierce, Washington

FIPS 98349

Juniper

ZIP Code 98349 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$370,200

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,931

Median Age

49.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$370,200

Higher than 78%

Median Property Tax

$2,830

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.88

Higher than 84%

Median Rent

$1,607

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.7%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-22%

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)

52.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

90

Higher than 85%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.13

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 98349: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98349?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98349 is $370,200, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98349?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98349 is $2,830, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98349 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98349 cost about 4.88× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98349?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98349 is $1,607 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98349?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98349 have moved 73% over the past five years (8.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98349?
ZIP Code 98349 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 98349 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98349's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90 (higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.13 per $1,000 of building value.

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