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ZIP Code 98612

Wahkiakum, Washington

FIPS 98612

Juniper

ZIP Code 98612 is in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$429,600

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

98.3

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,366

Median Age

53.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$429,600

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$2,698

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.21

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$790

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.7%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

69.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

79.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

98.3

Higher than 97%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.73

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 98612: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98612?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98612 is $429,600, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98612?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98612 is $2,698, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98612 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98612 cost about 7.21× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98612?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98612 is $790 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98612?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98612 have moved 58% over the past five years (-2.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98612?
ZIP Code 98612 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 73.1°F, winter lows around 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98612 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98612's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.3 (higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.73 per $1,000 of building value.

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