The basics
Total Population
47
Median Age
67.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$405,600
Higher than 82%
Median Property Tax
$2,029
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
8.89
Higher than 98%
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)
25.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
5.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
32.4
Lower than 83%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.06
The full report
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ZIP Code 98297: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98297?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98297 is $405,600, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98297?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98297 is $2,029, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98297 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98297 cost about 8.89× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98297?
- ZIP Code 98297 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 98297 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98297's FEMA National Risk Index score is 32.4 (lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.06 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →