The basics
Total Population
24,888
Median Age
39.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$250,800
Median Property Tax
$2,371
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.31
Median Rent
$1,051
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
55%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.4%
Pandemic Gain %
63%
Recession Drop %
-22%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
67.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
36.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
1.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
34.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
84.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
95.3
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
1.96
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 98520: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98520?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98520 is $250,800, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98520?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98520 is $2,371, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98520 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98520 cost about 4.31× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98520?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98520 is $1,051 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98520?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98520 have moved 55% over the past five years (3.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98520?
- ZIP Code 98520 averages 51.4°F year-round, summer highs near 67.4°F, winter lows around 36.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.3 (higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 1.96 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →