The basics
Total Population
22,765
Median Age
43.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$1,213,600
Median Property Tax
$10,001
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.31
Median Rent
$2,664
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
50%
Appreciation 1yr %
-5.4%
Pandemic Gain %
44%
Recession Drop %
-23%
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)
47.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
57.4
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 98053: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98053?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98053 is $1,213,600, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98053?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98053 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98053 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98053 cost about 6.31× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98053?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98053 is $2,664 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98053?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98053 have moved 50% over the past five years (-5.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98053?
- ZIP Code 98053 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 98053 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98053's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.4 (lower than 60% 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 →