The basics
Total Population
1,443
Median Age
41
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$375,000
Median Property Tax
$2,335
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.89
Median Rent
$1,657
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
67%
Recession Drop %
-24%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
71.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
33.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
4.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
76.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
112.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
1.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
99.3
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.37
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 98638: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98638?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98638 is $375,000, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98638?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98638 is $2,335, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98638 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98638 cost about 5.89× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98638?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98638 is $1,657 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98638?
- ZIP Code 98638 averages 50.7°F year-round, summer highs near 71.2°F, winter lows around 33.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98638 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98638's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.3 (higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.37 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →