The basics
Total Population
2,246
Median Age
46.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$296,800
Median Property Tax
$2,047
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.7
Median Rent
$779
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
33%
Pandemic Gain %
13%
Recession Drop %
-21%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
31.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
59.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
46.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
84.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
51.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
4.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
78.1
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 23898: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 23898?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 23898 is $296,800, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 23898?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 23898 is $2,047, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 23898 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 23898 cost about 3.7× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 23898?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 23898 is $779 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 23898?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 23898 have moved 33% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 23898?
- ZIP Code 23898 averages 59.4°F year-round, summer highs near 87.1°F, winter lows around 31.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 23898 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 23898's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.1 (higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →