The basics
Total Population
12,854
Median Age
33.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$357,500
Median Property Tax
$2,283
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.08
Median Rent
$1,100
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
56%
Appreciation 1yr %
2.5%
Pandemic Gain %
57%
Recession Drop %
-15%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
24.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
27.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
121.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
7.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
16.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
76.6
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 98848: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98848?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98848 is $357,500, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98848?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98848 is $2,283, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98848 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98848 cost about 4.08× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98848?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98848 is $1,100 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98848?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98848 have moved 56% over the past five years (2.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98848?
- ZIP Code 98848 averages 51.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84.3°F, winter lows around 24.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98848 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98848's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.6 (higher than 65% 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 →