The basics
Total Population
2,055
Median Age
62.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$511,500
Median Property Tax
$4,035
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
7.61
Median Rent
$1,076
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
48%
Appreciation 1yr %
1.3%
Pandemic Gain %
50%
Recession Drop %
-32%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
63.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
41.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
6.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
78.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
92.5
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.01
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 97498: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 97498?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 97498 is $511,500, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 97498?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 97498 is $4,035, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 97498 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 97498 cost about 7.61× the median household income, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 97498?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 97498 is $1,076 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 97498?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 97498 have moved 48% over the past five years (1.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 97498?
- ZIP Code 97498 averages 52.3°F year-round, summer highs near 63.7°F, winter lows around 41.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 97498 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 97498's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.5 (higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →