The basics
Total Population
7,752
Median Age
48.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$499,200
Median Property Tax
$3,174
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.05
Median Rent
$1,278
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
52%
Appreciation 1yr %
-1.7%
Pandemic Gain %
61%
Recession Drop %
-31%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
23.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
50
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
36.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
151.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
34.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
20.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
77
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 98816: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98816?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98816 is $499,200, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98816?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98816 is $3,174, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98816 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98816 cost about 6.05× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98816?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98816 is $1,278 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98816?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98816 have moved 52% over the past five years (-1.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98816?
- ZIP Code 98816 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 85.6°F, winter lows around 23.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98816 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98816's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77 (higher than 66% 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 →