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ZIP Code 98443

Pierce, Washington

FIPS 98443

Juniper

ZIP Code 98443 is in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 4% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$519,100

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

97.2

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,558

Median Age

43.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$519,100

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$5,284

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.94

Higher than 85%

Median Rent

$1,823

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.9%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-31%

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)

42.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

97.2

Higher than 96%

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 98443: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98443?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98443 is $519,100, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98443?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98443 is $5,284, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98443 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98443 cost about 4.94× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98443?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98443 is $1,823 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98443?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98443 have moved 55% over the past five years (4.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98443?
ZIP Code 98443 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 98443 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98443's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.2 (higher than 96% 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 →