The basics
Total Population
1,865
Median Age
40.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$312,200
Median Property Tax
$1,495
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
7.08
Median Rent
$788
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
29%
Appreciation 1yr %
14%
Pandemic Gain %
36%
Recession Drop %
-39%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
90.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
32.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
54.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
72.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
75.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
54.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
7.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
95.6
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 97538: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 97538?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 97538 is $312,200, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 97538?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 97538 is $1,495, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 97538 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 97538 cost about 7.08× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 97538?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 97538 is $788 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 97538?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 97538 have moved 29% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 97538?
- ZIP Code 97538 averages 54.9°F year-round, summer highs near 90.5°F, winter lows around 32.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 97538 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 97538's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.6 (higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →