The basics
Total Population
4,892
Median Age
44.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$261,600
Median Property Tax
$2,659
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.56
Median Rent
$981
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
52%
Appreciation 1yr %
-12%
Pandemic Gain %
57%
Recession Drop %
-14%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
23.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
41.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
145
Annual Precipitation (in)
11.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
27.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
96.8
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 98840: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98840?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98840 is $261,600, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98840?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98840 is $2,659, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98840 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98840 cost about 4.56× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98840?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98840 is $981 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98840?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98840 have moved 52% over the past five years (-12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98840?
- ZIP Code 98840 averages 49.9°F year-round, summer highs near 85.7°F, winter lows around 23.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98840 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98840's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.8 (higher than 95% 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 →