The basics
Total Population
49,455
Median Age
34.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$315,000
Median Property Tax
$2,667
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.22
Median Rent
$1,158
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
52%
Appreciation 1yr %
1.5%
Pandemic Gain %
59%
Recession Drop %
-9.2%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
86.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
24.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
42.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
128.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
7.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
13.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
34.6
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 98837: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98837?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98837 is $315,000, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98837?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98837 is $2,667, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98837 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98837 cost about 4.22× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98837?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98837 is $1,158 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98837?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98837 have moved 52% over the past five years (1.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98837?
- ZIP Code 98837 averages 50.9°F year-round, summer highs near 86.1°F, winter lows around 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98837 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98837's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.6 (lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →