The basics
Total Population
9,254
Median Age
55.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$801,200
Median Property Tax
$4,273
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
9.05
Median Rent
$1,645
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
50%
Appreciation 1yr %
0.44%
Pandemic Gain %
54%
Recession Drop %
-28%
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)
27.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
5.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
63.8
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.04
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 98250: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98250?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98250 is $801,200, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98250?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98250 is $4,273, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98250 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98250 cost about 9.05× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98250?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98250 is $1,645 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98250?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98250 have moved 50% over the past five years (0.44% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98250?
- ZIP Code 98250 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 98250 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98250's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.04 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →