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ZIP Code 98422

Pierce, Washington

FIPS 98422

Juniper

ZIP Code 98422 is in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$663,800

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

21,644

Median Age

40

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$663,800

Higher than 93%

Median Property Tax

$6,170

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.6

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$2,180

Higher than 96%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.1%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-33%

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)

40.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48

Lower than 70%

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 98422: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98422?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98422 is $663,800, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98422?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98422 is $6,170, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98422 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98422 cost about 5.6× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98422?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98422 is $2,180 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98422?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98422 have moved 43% over the past five years (4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98422?
ZIP Code 98422 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 6.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98422 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98422's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48 (lower than 70% 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 →