The basics
Total Population
2,311
Median Age
66.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$789,800
Median Property Tax
$4,476
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
11.1
Median Rent
$1,470
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
70%
Recession Drop %
-28%
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)
31.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
64
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.15
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 98253: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98253?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98253 is $789,800, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98253?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98253 is $4,476, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98253 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98253 cost about 11.1× the median household income, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98253?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98253 is $1,470 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98253?
- ZIP Code 98253 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 98253 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98253's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.15 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →