The basics
Total Population
1,448
Median Age
61.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$546,300
Median Property Tax
$5,225
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.8
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Recession Drop %
-37%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
73.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
36.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
1.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
21.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
43.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
92.1
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.11
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 98303: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98303?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98303 is $546,300, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98303?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98303 is $5,225, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98303 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98303 cost about 6.8× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98303?
- ZIP Code 98303 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 73.6°F, winter lows around 36.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98303 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98303's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.1 (higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.11 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →