The basics
Total Population
35,398
Median Age
40.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$537,200
Median Property Tax
$4,725
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.83
Median Rent
$1,689
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
50%
Appreciation 1yr %
1.8%
Pandemic Gain %
45%
Recession Drop %
-23%
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)
60.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
79.5
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.03
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 98502: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98502?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98502 is $537,200, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98502?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98502 is $4,725, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98502 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98502 cost about 5.83× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98502?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98502 is $1,689 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98502?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98502 have moved 50% 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 98502?
- ZIP Code 98502 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 98502 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98502's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.5 (higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.03 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →