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ZIP Code 98394

Pierce, Washington

ZCTA 98394

Juniper

ZIP Code 98394 is in the highest 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 29% nationally for median rent.

Median Property Tax

$3,868

Median Rent

$843

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

79.9

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 98394, in Pierce, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

892

Median Age

44.6

Population Density

163.86

Home values & property tax

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.68%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

—

One of the two figures behind this — the typical home value or household income — was not published for this area.

Median Rent

$843

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

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

59%

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

35%

Climate & weather

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

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.13

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 98394: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98394?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98394 is $3,868, an effective rate of 0.68% of home value.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98394?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98394 is $843 a month, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98394?
ZIP Code 98394 has a population of 892, about 163.86 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 44.6.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98394?
ZIP Code 98394 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 98394 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98394's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.9 (higher than 70% 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 contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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