The basics
Total Population
5,857
Median Age
42.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$257,800
Median Property Tax
$1,682
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.28
Median Rent
$908
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
69%
Appreciation 1yr %
5.4%
Pandemic Gain %
47%
Recession Drop %
-19%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
73.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
17.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
42.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
4.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
173.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
15.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
52.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
96.7
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 98855: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98855?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98855 is $257,800, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98855?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98855 is $1,682, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98855 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98855 cost about 4.28× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98855?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98855 is $908 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98855?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98855 have moved 69% over the past five years (5.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98855?
- ZIP Code 98855 averages 42.6°F year-round, summer highs near 73.7°F, winter lows around 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 52.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98855 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98855's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.7 (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 →