The basics
Total Population
680
Median Age
56.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$937,500
Higher than 97%
Median Property Tax
$4,500
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
13.31
Higher than 100%
Median Rent
$2,101
Higher than 95%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
67.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
38.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
31.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
29.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
5.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
54.6
Lower than 63%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.04
The full report
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ZIP Code 98279: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98279?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98279 is $937,500, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98279?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98279 is $4,500, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98279 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98279 cost about 13.31× the median household income, higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98279?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98279 is $2,101 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98279?
- ZIP Code 98279 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 67.8°F, winter lows around 38.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98279 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98279's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.6 (lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →