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ZIP Code 98385

Pierce, Washington

FIPS 98385

Juniper

ZIP Code 98385 is in the top 19% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$504,400

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

35.7

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

457

Median Age

38.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$504,400

Higher than 88%

Median Property Tax

$5,091

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.31

Higher than 61%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

35.7

Lower than 81%

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 98385: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98385?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98385 is $504,400, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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 35.7 (lower than 81% 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 →