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ZIP Code 98422

Pierce, Washington

ZCTA 98422

Juniper

ZIP Code 98422 is in the lowest 28% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 6% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 10% nationally for median income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$708,279

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

43%

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

46.7

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 98422, in Pierce, Washington.

The basics

Total Population

21,644

Median Age

40

Population Density

3,085.79

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$6,170

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.93%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.6×

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$118,604

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$2,180

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

4.1%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

44%

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

33%

Climate & weather

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

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.02

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 98422: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 98422?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 98422 today is $708,279, higher than 89% 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 0.93% 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 88% 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 94% 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.
How many people live in ZIP Code 98422?
ZIP Code 98422 has a population of 21,644, about 3,085.79 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 40.
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 46.7 (lower than 72% 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 contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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