The basics
Total Population
327
Median Age
46.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$1,094,800
Higher than 98%
Median Property Tax
$6,724
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
7.87
Higher than 96%
Median Rent
$1,125
Higher than 68%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
71.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
36.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
40.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
25.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
5.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
32.4
Lower than 83%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.06
The full report
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ZIP Code 98243: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98243?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98243 is $1,094,800, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98243?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98243 is $6,724, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98243 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98243 cost about 7.87× the median household income, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98243?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98243 is $1,125 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98243?
- ZIP Code 98243 averages 50.9°F year-round, summer highs near 71.4°F, winter lows around 36.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 32.4 (lower than 83% 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 →