The basics
Total Population
2,920
Median Age
45.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$484,600
Median Property Tax
$4,130
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.91
Median Rent
$846
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
73%
Recession Drop %
-10%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
16.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
45.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
26.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
177
Annual Precipitation (in)
15.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
59.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
99.3
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 98856: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98856?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98856 is $484,600, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98856?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98856 is $4,130, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98856 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98856 cost about 6.91× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98856?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98856 is $846 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98856?
- ZIP Code 98856 averages 45.7°F year-round, summer highs near 82.7°F, winter lows around 16.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 59.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98856 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98856's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.3 (higher than 99% 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 →