The basics
Total Population
28,955
Median Age
40.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$996,600
Median Property Tax
$8,709
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.5
Median Rent
$2,400
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
48%
Appreciation 1yr %
-0.8%
Pandemic Gain %
44%
Recession Drop %
-24%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
73.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
35.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
2.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
54.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
90
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 98027: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98027?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98027 is $996,600, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98027?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98027 is $8,709, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98027 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98027 cost about 6.5× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98027?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98027 is $2,400 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98027?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98027 have moved 48% over the past five years (-0.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98027?
- ZIP Code 98027 averages 51.7°F year-round, summer highs near 73.8°F, winter lows around 35.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98027 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98027's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90 (higher than 85% 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 →