The basics
Total Population
2,995
Median Age
55.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$720,200
Median Property Tax
$4,395
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
10.13
Median Rent
$1,133
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
68%
Appreciation 1yr %
-6.2%
Pandemic Gain %
59%
Recession Drop %
-13%
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)
18.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
59.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
99.2
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 98862: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98862?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98862 is $720,200, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98862?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98862 is $4,395, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98862 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98862 cost about 10.13× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98862?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98862 is $1,133 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98862?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98862 have moved 68% over the past five years (-6.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98862?
- ZIP Code 98862 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 98862 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98862's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.2 (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 →