The basics
Total Population
2,984
Median Age
62.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$787,800
Median Property Tax
$4,605
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
9.83
Median Rent
$1,168
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
29%
Recession Drop %
-19%
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)
25.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
5.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
50.7
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.08
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 98261: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98261?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98261 is $787,800, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98261?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98261 is $4,605, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98261 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98261 cost about 9.83× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98261?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98261 is $1,168 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98261?
- ZIP Code 98261 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 98261 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98261's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.7 (lower 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 →