The basics
Total Population
18,744
Median Age
45.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$499,800
Median Property Tax
$3,388
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.77
Median Rent
$1,365
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
63%
Appreciation 1yr %
14%
Pandemic Gain %
41%
Recession Drop %
-20%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
71.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
34.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
51.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
41.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
9.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
60
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.09
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
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ZIP Code 98230: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98230?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98230 is $499,800, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98230?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98230 is $3,388, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98230 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98230 cost about 5.77× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98230?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98230 is $1,365 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98230?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98230 have moved 63% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98230?
- ZIP Code 98230 averages 50.9°F year-round, summer highs near 71.3°F, winter lows around 34.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98230 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98230's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60 (lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.09 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →