The basics
Total Population
42,406
Median Age
38.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$872,000
Median Property Tax
$7,753
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.29
Median Rent
$2,322
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
51%
Appreciation 1yr %
2.4%
Pandemic Gain %
44%
Recession Drop %
-30%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
75.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
36.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
53.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
3.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
30.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
6.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
77.5
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 98059: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98059?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98059 is $872,000, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98059?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98059 is $7,753, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98059 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98059 cost about 6.29× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98059?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98059 is $2,322 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98059?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98059 have moved 51% over the past five years (2.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98059?
- ZIP Code 98059 averages 53.6°F year-round, summer highs near 75.2°F, winter lows around 36.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98059 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98059's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.5 (higher than 66% 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 →