The basics
Total Population
21,846
Median Age
37.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$1,519,500
Median Property Tax
$10,001
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
9.45
Median Rent
$2,389
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
22%
Recession Drop %
-21%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
74.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
37
Avg Temperature (°F)
53.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
2.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
25
Annual Precipitation (in)
43.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
90.5
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
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 98005: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98005?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98005 is $1,519,500, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98005?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98005 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98005 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98005 cost about 9.45× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98005?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98005 is $2,389 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98005?
- ZIP Code 98005 averages 53.2°F year-round, summer highs near 74.5°F, winter lows around 37°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98005 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98005's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.5 (higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →