The basics
Total Population
2,585
Median Age
44.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$515,000
Median Property Tax
$3,864
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.82
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
36%
Appreciation 1yr %
-10%
Pandemic Gain %
34%
Recession Drop %
-38%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
76.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
31.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
10.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
70.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
102.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
63.4
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
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 98601: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98601?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98601 is $515,000, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98601?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98601 is $3,864, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98601 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98601 cost about 4.82× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98601?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98601 have moved 36% over the past five years (-10% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98601?
- ZIP Code 98601 averages 50.9°F year-round, summer highs near 76.5°F, winter lows around 31.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98601 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98601's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →