The basics
Total Population
48,067
Median Age
39.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$529,300
Median Property Tax
$4,687
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.45
Median Rent
$1,697
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
48%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.2%
Pandemic Gain %
48%
Recession Drop %
-22%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
75.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
32.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
6.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
77.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
50.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
81.1
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.01
The full report
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ZIP Code 98501: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98501?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98501 is $529,300, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98501?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98501 is $4,687, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98501 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98501 cost about 5.45× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98501?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98501 is $1,697 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98501?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98501 have moved 48% over the past five years (3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98501?
- ZIP Code 98501 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 75.5°F, winter lows around 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98501 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98501's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.1 (higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →