The basics
Total Population
424
Median Age
33.1
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Rent
$1,083
Higher than 65%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
74.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
37.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
53.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
27.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
40.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
5.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
99.8
Higher than 100%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.08
The full report
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ZIP Code 98421: frequently asked questions
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98421?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98421 is $1,083 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98421?
- ZIP Code 98421 averages 53.7°F year-round, summer highs near 74.9°F, winter lows around 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98421 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98421's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.8 (higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.08 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →