The basics
Total Population
1,117
Median Age
46.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$421,700
Median Property Tax
$1,908
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.78
Median Rent
$1,270
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Recession Drop %
-23%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
30.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
20.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
92.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
36.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
17.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
96.3
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
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Work & Money
Housing
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Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 98605: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98605?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98605 is $421,700, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98605?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98605 is $1,908, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98605 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98605 cost about 5.78× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98605?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98605 is $1,270 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98605?
- ZIP Code 98605 averages 51.1°F year-round, summer highs near 79.2°F, winter lows around 30.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 17.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98605 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98605's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.3 (higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →