The basics
Total Population
30,001
Median Age
37
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$492,300
Median Property Tax
$4,404
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.42
Median Rent
$1,287
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
54%
Appreciation 1yr %
5.7%
Pandemic Gain %
49%
Recession Drop %
-30%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
72.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
35.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
46.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
34.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
5.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
75.2
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.33
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 98273: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98273?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98273 is $492,300, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98273?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98273 is $4,404, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98273 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98273 cost about 6.42× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98273?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98273 is $1,287 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98273?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98273 have moved 54% over the past five years (5.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98273?
- ZIP Code 98273 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 72.4°F, winter lows around 35.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98273 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98273's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.2 (higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.33 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →