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ZIP Code 98520

Grays Harbor, Washington

FIPS 98520

Juniper

ZIP Code 98520 is in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$250,800

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.3

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

24,888

Median Age

39.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$250,800

Higher than 62%

Median Property Tax

$2,371

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.31

Higher than 79%

Median Rent

$1,051

Higher than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.4%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

63%

Recession Drop %

-22%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

67.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

34.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

84.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.3

Higher than 93%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

1.96

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 98520: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98520?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98520 is $250,800, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98520?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98520 is $2,371, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98520 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98520 cost about 4.31× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98520?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98520 is $1,051 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98520?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98520 have moved 55% over the past five years (3.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98520?
ZIP Code 98520 averages 51.4°F year-round, summer highs near 67.4°F, winter lows around 36.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.3 (higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 1.96 per $1,000 of building value.

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