The basics
Total Population
1,267
Median Age
41.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$464,500
Median Property Tax
$3,723
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.93
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
42%
Pandemic Gain %
49%
Recession Drop %
-41%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
34.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
18.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
35.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
102.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
81.1
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 98603: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98603?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98603 is $464,500, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98603?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98603 is $3,723, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98603 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98603 cost about 5.93× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98603?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98603 have moved 42% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98603?
- ZIP Code 98603 averages 52.5°F year-round, summer highs near 78.6°F, winter lows around 34.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98603 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98603's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.1 (higher than 72% 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 →