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ZIP Code 98498

Pierce, Washington

FIPS 98498

Juniper

ZIP Code 98498 is in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$506,300

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

77.8

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

29,209

Median Age

40.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$506,300

Higher than 88%

Median Property Tax

$4,432

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.52

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$1,711

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.6%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-30%

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)

43.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

77.8

Higher than 67%

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 98498: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98498?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98498 is $506,300, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98498?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98498 is $4,432, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98498 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98498 cost about 5.52× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98498?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98498 is $1,711 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98498?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98498 have moved 46% over the past five years (1.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98498?
ZIP Code 98498 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 5.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98498 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98498's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.8 (higher than 67% 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 →