The basics
Total Population
6,950
Median Age
39.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$415,600
Median Property Tax
$2,664
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.18
Median Rent
$1,224
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
70%
Appreciation 1yr %
12%
Pandemic Gain %
55%
Recession Drop %
-26%
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)
67.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
85.3
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 98596: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98596?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98596 is $415,600, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98596?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98596 is $2,664, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98596 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98596 cost about 5.18× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98596?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98596 is $1,224 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98596?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98596 have moved 70% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98596?
- ZIP Code 98596 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 3.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98596 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98596's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.3 (higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →