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ZIP Code 98402

Pierce, Washington

FIPS 98402

Juniper

ZIP Code 98402 is in the bottom 3% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$531,300

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.7

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,080

Median Age

33.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$531,300

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$5,815

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.78

Higher than 97%

Median Rent

$1,553

Higher than 84%

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)

40.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.7

Higher than 94%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 98402: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98402?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98402 is $531,300, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98402?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98402 is $5,815, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98402 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98402 cost about 8.78× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98402?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98402 is $1,553 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98402?
ZIP Code 98402 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 98402 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98402's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.7 (higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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