The basics
Total Population
27,896
Median Age
41.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$927,700
Median Property Tax
$8,109
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.22
Median Rent
$2,358
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
53%
Appreciation 1yr %
-0.93%
Pandemic Gain %
44%
Recession Drop %
-29%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
72.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
31.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
1.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
60
Annual Precipitation (in)
45.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
46.5
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 98296: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98296?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98296 is $927,700, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98296?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98296 is $8,109, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98296 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98296 cost about 5.22× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98296?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98296 is $2,358 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98296?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98296 have moved 53% over the past five years (-0.93% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98296?
- ZIP Code 98296 averages 49.5°F year-round, summer highs near 72.3°F, winter lows around 31.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98296 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98296's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.5 (lower than 71% 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 →