The basics
Total Population
178
Median Age
61.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$590,000
Higher than 91%
Median Property Tax
$4,308
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
8.23
Higher than 97%
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)
12
Annual Snowfall (in)
20.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
99.3
Higher than 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 98834: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98834?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98834 is $590,000, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98834?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98834 is $4,308, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98834 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98834 cost about 8.23× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98834?
- ZIP Code 98834 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 98834 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98834'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 →