The basics
Total Population
419
Median Age
72.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$232,500
Higher than 57%
Median Property Tax
$1,414
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.41
Higher than 88%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
77.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
34.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
7.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
54.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
79.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
89.9
Higher than 85%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
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ZIP Code 98581: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98581?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98581 is $232,500, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98581?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98581 is $1,414, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98581 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98581 cost about 5.41× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98581?
- ZIP Code 98581 averages 52.3°F year-round, summer highs near 77.3°F, winter lows around 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98581 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98581's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.9 (higher than 85% 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 →