The basics
Total Population
485
Median Age
45.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$225,000
Near median
Median Property Tax
$1,250
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.08
Higher than 86%
Median Rent
$701
Lower than 68%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
46.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
23.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
164.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
17.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
33.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
91
Higher than 86%
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 97856: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 97856?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 97856 is $225,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 97856?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 97856 is $1,250, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 97856 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 97856 cost about 5.08× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 97856?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 97856 is $701 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 97856?
- ZIP Code 97856 averages 46.6°F year-round, summer highs near 80.5°F, winter lows around 22.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 97856 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 97856's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91 (higher than 86% 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 →