The basics
Total Population
3,593
Median Age
36.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$619,700
Median Property Tax
$3,800
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.63
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
30%
Appreciation 1yr %
-18%
Pandemic Gain %
42%
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)
42.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
9.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
55.7
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 98240: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98240?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98240 is $619,700, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98240?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98240 is $3,800, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98240 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98240 cost about 5.63× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98240?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98240 have moved 30% over the past five years (-18% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98240?
- ZIP Code 98240 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 98240 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98240's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.7 (lower than 62% 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 →