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ZIP Code 98406

Pierce, Washington

FIPS 98406

Juniper

ZIP Code 98406 is in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$638,400

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.2

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

24,202

Median Age

41.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$638,400

Higher than 93%

Median Property Tax

$5,479

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.12

Higher than 92%

Median Rent

$1,764

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.2%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-29%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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)

45.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.2

Higher than 67%

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 98406: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98406?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98406 is $638,400, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98406?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98406 is $5,479, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98406 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98406 cost about 6.12× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98406?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98406 is $1,764 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98406?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98406 have moved 44% over the past five years (3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98406?
ZIP Code 98406 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 98406 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98406's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.2 (higher than 67% 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 →