The basics
Total Population
33,298
Median Age
39.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$633,500
Median Property Tax
$4,639
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.97
Median Rent
$1,670
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
52%
Appreciation 1yr %
-0.86%
Pandemic Gain %
49%
Recession Drop %
-14%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
73.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
34.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
43.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
52
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
61.4
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 98229: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98229?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98229 is $633,500, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98229?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98229 is $4,639, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98229 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98229 cost about 6.97× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98229?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98229 is $1,670 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98229?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98229 have moved 52% over the past five years (-0.86% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98229?
- ZIP Code 98229 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 73.2°F, winter lows around 34.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98229 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98229's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →