The basics
Total Population
7,656
Median Age
61.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$593,700
Median Property Tax
$3,915
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.44
Median Rent
$1,287
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
39%
Appreciation 1yr %
-3.4%
Pandemic Gain %
44%
Recession Drop %
-24%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
68.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
36.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
32.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
21.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
2.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
71.7
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.06
The full report
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ZIP Code 98239: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98239?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98239 is $593,700, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98239?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98239 is $3,915, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98239 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98239 cost about 6.44× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98239?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98239 is $1,287 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98239?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98239 have moved 39% over the past five years (-3.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98239?
- ZIP Code 98239 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 68.6°F, winter lows around 36.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98239 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98239's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.7 (higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.06 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →