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ZIP Code 98548

Mason, Washington

FIPS 98548

Juniper

ZIP Code 98548 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$315,000

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75.6

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,177

Median Age

58.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$315,000

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$2,017

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.6

Higher than 82%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

48%

Higher than 100%

Pandemic Gain %

85%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

46.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

92

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.6

Higher than 64%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.21

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 98548: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98548?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98548 is $315,000, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98548?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98548 is $2,017, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98548 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98548 cost about 4.6× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98548?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98548 have moved 74% over the past five years (48% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98548?
ZIP Code 98548 averages 51.3°F year-round, summer highs near 73.6°F, winter lows around 35.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98548 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98548's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.6 (higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.21 per $1,000 of building value.

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