The basics
Total Population
2,172
Median Age
57.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$308,500
Median Property Tax
$2,122
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.14
Median Rent
$1,084
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
56%
Appreciation 1yr %
-1.8%
Pandemic Gain %
59%
Recession Drop %
-17%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
76.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
31.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
50
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
7.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
81.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
81.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
96.9
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 98356: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98356?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98356 is $308,500, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98356?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98356 is $2,122, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98356 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98356 cost about 5.14× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98356?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98356 is $1,084 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98356?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98356 have moved 56% over the past five years (-1.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98356?
- ZIP Code 98356 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 76.9°F, winter lows around 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98356 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98356's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.9 (higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →