The basics
Total Population
17,153
Median Age
33.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$784,200
Higher than 96%
Median Property Tax
$6,468
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.08
Higher than 92%
Median Rent
$2,483
Higher than 98%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
75.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
36.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
53.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
3.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
29.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
38.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
89.9
Higher than 85%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 98101: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98101?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98101 is $784,200, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98101?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98101 is $6,468, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98101 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98101 cost about 6.08× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98101?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98101 is $2,483 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98101?
- ZIP Code 98101 averages 53.8°F year-round, summer highs near 75.3°F, winter lows around 36.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98101 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98101's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.9 (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 →