The basics
Total Population
3,953
Median Age
42.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$659,500
Median Property Tax
$4,246
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
7.98
Median Rent
$1,181
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
56%
Pandemic Gain %
51%
Recession Drop %
-25%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
25.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
109
Annual Precipitation (in)
12
Annual Snowfall (in)
20.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
99
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 98831: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98831?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98831 is $659,500, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98831?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98831 is $4,246, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98831 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98831 cost about 7.98× the median household income, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98831?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98831 is $1,181 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98831?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98831 have moved 56% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98831?
- ZIP Code 98831 averages 50.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.8°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98831 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98831's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99 (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 →