The basics
Total Population
7,605
Median Age
55.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$720,000
Median Property Tax
$4,570
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
8.21
Median Rent
$1,287
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
62%
Appreciation 1yr %
8.5%
Pandemic Gain %
56%
Recession Drop %
-17%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
21.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
45.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
15.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
177.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
27.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
117.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
99.3
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 98826: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98826?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98826 is $720,000, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98826?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98826 is $4,570, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98826 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98826 cost about 8.21× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98826?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98826 is $1,287 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98826?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98826 have moved 62% over the past five years (8.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98826?
- ZIP Code 98826 averages 45.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.9°F, winter lows around 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 117.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98826 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98826's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.3 (higher than 99% 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 →