The basics
Total Population
7,936
Median Age
44.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$280,500
Median Property Tax
$1,761
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.64
Median Rent
$900
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
58%
Appreciation 1yr %
9.2%
Pandemic Gain %
48%
Recession Drop %
-19%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
24.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
48
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
34.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
144.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
17.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
26.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
93.4
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 98620: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98620?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98620 is $280,500, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98620?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98620 is $1,761, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98620 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98620 cost about 4.64× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98620?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98620 is $900 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98620?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98620 have moved 58% over the past five years (9.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98620?
- ZIP Code 98620 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98620 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98620's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.4 (higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →