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ZIP Code 98396

Pierce, Washington

ZCTA 98396

Juniper

ZIP Code 98396 is in the highest 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 13% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 23% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$112,031

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.33×

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

99.1

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 98396, in Pierce, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

844

Median Age

39.8

Population Density

79.57

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$3,870

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.8%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,173

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

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

51%

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

35%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

72.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

79.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

60.1

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 98396: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98396?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98396 is $3,870, an effective rate of 0.8% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98396 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98396 cost about 4.33× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98396?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98396 is $1,173 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98396?
ZIP Code 98396 has a population of 844, about 79.57 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 39.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98396?
ZIP Code 98396 averages 49.9°F year-round, summer highs near 72.4°F, winter lows around 33°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98396 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98396's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.1 (higher than 99% 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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