The basics
Total Population
28,512
Median Age
34.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$306,500
Median Property Tax
$3,089
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.4
Median Rent
$1,107
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
44%
Appreciation 1yr %
6.7%
Pandemic Gain %
41%
Recession Drop %
-1.1%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
86.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
26
Avg Temperature (°F)
52
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
46
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
122.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
8.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
80.5
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 97838: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 97838?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 97838 is $306,500, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 97838?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 97838 is $3,089, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 97838 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 97838 cost about 4.4× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 97838?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 97838 is $1,107 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 97838?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 97838 have moved 44% over the past five years (6.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 97838?
- ZIP Code 97838 averages 52°F year-round, summer highs near 86.2°F, winter lows around 26°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 97838 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 97838's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.5 (higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →