The basics
Total Population
4,079
Median Age
38.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$369,300
Median Property Tax
$3,429
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.7
Median Rent
$987
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
43%
Appreciation 1yr %
1.9%
Pandemic Gain %
55%
Recession Drop %
-24%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
76.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
34.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
9.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
69.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
72
Annual Snowfall (in)
1.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
85.9
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 98557: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98557?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98557 is $369,300, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98557?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98557 is $3,429, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98557 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98557 cost about 4.7× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98557?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98557 is $987 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98557?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98557 have moved 43% over the past five years (1.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98557?
- ZIP Code 98557 averages 52.3°F year-round, summer highs near 76.7°F, winter lows around 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98557 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98557's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.9 (higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →