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ZIP Code 98506

Thurston, Washington

FIPS 98506

Juniper

ZIP Code 98506 is in the top 26% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$490,900

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.2

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,497

Median Age

48.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$490,900

Higher than 88%

Median Property Tax

$4,563

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.36

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$1,461

Higher than 82%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.5%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-22%

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)

50.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.2

Higher than 79%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 98506: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98506?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98506 is $490,900, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98506?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98506 is $4,563, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98506 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98506 cost about 5.36× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98506?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98506 is $1,461 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98506?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98506 have moved 46% over the past five years (2.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98506?
ZIP Code 98506 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 98506 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98506's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.2 (higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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