The basics
Total Population
4,437
Median Age
35.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$242,800
Median Property Tax
$1,842
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.83
Median Rent
$1,001
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
59%
Appreciation 1yr %
-8.3%
Pandemic Gain %
44%
Recession Drop %
-12%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
24.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
39.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
121
Annual Precipitation (in)
7.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
13.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
75.3
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 98851: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98851?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98851 is $242,800, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98851?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98851 is $1,842, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98851 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98851 cost about 3.83× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98851?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98851 is $1,001 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98851?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98851 have moved 59% over the past five years (-8.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98851?
- ZIP Code 98851 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 85.7°F, winter lows around 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98851 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98851's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.3 (higher than 63% 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 →