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ZIP Code 98371

Pierce, Washington

FIPS 98371

Juniper

ZIP Code 98371 is in the top 32% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$556,800

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.2

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

24,682

Median Age

38.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$556,800

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$4,770

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.73

Higher than 90%

Median Rent

$1,769

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.66%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-33%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

27.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.2

Higher than 79%

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 98371: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98371?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98371 is $556,800, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98371?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98371 is $4,770, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98371 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98371 cost about 5.73× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98371?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98371 is $1,769 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98371?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98371 have moved 45% over the past five years (0.66% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98371?
ZIP Code 98371 averages 53.7°F year-round, summer highs near 74.9°F, winter lows around 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98371 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98371's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.2 (higher than 79% 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 →