The basics
Total Population
1,096
Median Age
59.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$277,200
Higher than 66%
Median Property Tax
$1,879
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.34
Higher than 79%
Median Rent
$1,065
Higher than 64%
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)
52.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
97.3
Higher than 96%
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 98849: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98849?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98849 is $277,200, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98849?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98849 is $1,879, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98849 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98849 cost about 4.34× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98849?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98849 is $1,065 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98849?
- ZIP Code 98849 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 52.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98849 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98849's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.3 (higher than 96% 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 →