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ZIP Code 98503

Thurston, Washington

FIPS 98503

Juniper

ZIP Code 98503 is in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$438,100

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.8

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

41,656

Median Age

41.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$438,100

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$3,581

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.92

Higher than 85%

Median Rent

$1,746

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.6%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-25%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

77.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

54

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

72.8

Higher than 60%

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 98503: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98503?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98503 is $438,100, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98503?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98503 is $3,581, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98503 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98503 cost about 4.92× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98503?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98503 is $1,746 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98503?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98503 have moved 47% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98503?
ZIP Code 98503 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 75.5°F, winter lows around 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98503 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98503's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.8 (higher than 60% 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 →