The basics
Total Population
4,198
Median Age
58.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$627,400
Median Property Tax
$4,111
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.3
Median Rent
$1,566
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
48%
Appreciation 1yr %
0.85%
Pandemic Gain %
53%
Recession Drop %
-27%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
71.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
38.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
14.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
35.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
77.7
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.08
The full report
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ZIP Code 98249: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98249?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98249 is $627,400, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98249?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98249 is $4,111, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98249 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98249 cost about 6.3× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98249?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98249 is $1,566 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98249?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98249 have moved 48% over the past five years (0.85% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98249?
- ZIP Code 98249 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 71.2°F, winter lows around 38.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98249 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98249's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.7 (higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.08 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →