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ZIP Code 98579

Thurston, Washington

FIPS 98579

Juniper

ZIP Code 98579 is in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$463,400

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.6

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,048

Median Age

41.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$463,400

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$3,584

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.66

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$1,532

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.9%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-28%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

48.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.6

Higher than 89%

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 98579: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98579?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98579 is $463,400, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98579?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98579 is $3,584, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98579 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98579 cost about 4.66× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98579?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98579 is $1,532 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98579?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98579 have moved 50% over the past five years (4.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98579?
ZIP Code 98579 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 75.6°F, winter lows around 34°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98579 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98579's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.6 (higher than 89% 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 →