The basics
Total Population
198
Median Age
38.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$217,500
Near median
Median Property Tax
$1,875
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.19
Higher than 57%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
72.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
34.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
46.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
73.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
5.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
77.6
Higher than 66%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 98255: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98255?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98255 is $217,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98255?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98255 is $1,875, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98255 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98255 cost about 3.19× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98255?
- ZIP Code 98255 averages 51.3°F year-round, summer highs near 72.8°F, winter lows around 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98255 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98255's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.6 (higher than 66% 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 →