The basics
Total Population
844
Median Age
39.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$485,400
Higher than 87%
Median Property Tax
$3,870
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.33
Higher than 79%
Median Rent
$1,173
Higher than 71%
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
51%
Recession Drop %
-35%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
72.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
33
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
3.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
79.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
60.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
4.3
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 98396: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98396?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98396 is $485,400, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98396?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98396 is $3,870, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98396 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98396 cost about 4.33× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98396?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98396 is $1,173 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98396?
- ZIP Code 98396 averages 49.9°F year-round, summer highs near 72.4°F, winter lows around 33°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.3 inches of snow a year.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →