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ZIP Code 98385

Pierce, Washington

ZCTA 98385

Juniper

ZIP Code 98385 is in the lowest 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 4% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$152,500

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.31×

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

52.1

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 98385, in Pierce, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

457

Median Age

38.7

Population Density

619.18

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$5,091

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.31×

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$152,500

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

50.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.3

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 98385: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98385?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98385 is $5,091, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98385 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98385 cost about 3.31× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98385?
ZIP Code 98385 has a population of 457, about 619.18 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 38.7.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98385?
ZIP Code 98385 averages 50.9°F year-round, summer highs near 74.4°F, winter lows around 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98385 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98385's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.1 (lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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

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