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ZIP Code 98424

Pierce, Washington

FIPS 98424

Juniper

ZIP Code 98424 is in the top 27% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$561,600

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.3

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

11,816

Median Age

31.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$561,600

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$4,597

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.97

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$1,890

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.1%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-36%

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

86.3

Higher than 79%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 98424: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98424?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98424 is $561,600, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98424?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98424 is $4,597, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98424 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98424 cost about 5.97× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98424?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98424 is $1,890 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98424?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98424 have moved 40% over the past five years (2.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98424?
ZIP Code 98424 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 98424 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98424's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.3 (higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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