The basics
Total Population
46,497
Median Age
40.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$601,400
Median Property Tax
$4,311
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.03
Median Rent
$1,881
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
50%
Appreciation 1yr %
4.2%
Pandemic Gain %
47%
Recession Drop %
-33%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
75.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
28.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
5.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
93.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
49
Annual Snowfall (in)
4.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
72
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 98223: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98223?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98223 is $601,400, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98223?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98223 is $4,311, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98223 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98223 cost about 6.03× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98223?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98223 is $1,881 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98223?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98223 have moved 50% over the past five years (4.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98223?
- ZIP Code 98223 averages 49.1°F year-round, summer highs near 75.3°F, winter lows around 28.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98223 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98223's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72 (higher than 59% 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 →