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ZIP Code 98403

Pierce, Washington

FIPS 98403

Juniper

ZIP Code 98403 is in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 2% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 16% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$829,800

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.4

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,097

Median Age

39.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$829,800

Higher than 96%

Median Property Tax

$8,042

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

9.42

Higher than 98%

Median Rent

$1,546

Higher than 84%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.8%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-27%

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)

45.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.4

Higher than 84%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 98403: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98403?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98403 is $829,800, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98403?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98403 is $8,042, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98403 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98403 cost about 9.42× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98403?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98403 is $1,546 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98403?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98403 have moved 45% over the past five years (6.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98403?
ZIP Code 98403 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 98403 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98403's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.4 (higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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