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ZIP Code 98368

Jefferson, Washington

FIPS 98368

Juniper

ZIP Code 98368 is in the top 25% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 4% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$554,300

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

17,304

Median Age

59.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$554,300

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$4,136

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.95

Higher than 96%

Median Rent

$1,609

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.86%

Higher than 64%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-25%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

71.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

38.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

14.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

26.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.2

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.06

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 98368: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98368?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98368 is $554,300, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98368?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98368 is $4,136, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98368 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98368 cost about 7.95× the median household income, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98368?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98368 is $1,609 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98368?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98368 have moved 52% over the past five years (-0.86% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98368?
ZIP Code 98368 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 71.2°F, winter lows around 38.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98368 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98368's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.06 per $1,000 of building value.

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