The basics
Total Population
31,366
Median Age
32.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$279,600
Median Property Tax
$2,419
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.87
Median Rent
$1,024
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
45%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.9%
Pandemic Gain %
41%
Recession Drop %
-5.9%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
39
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
167.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
8.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
20.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
76.5
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 98901: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98901?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98901 is $279,600, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98901?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98901 is $2,419, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98901 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98901 cost about 4.87× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98901?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98901 is $1,024 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98901?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98901 have moved 45% over the past five years (3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98901?
- ZIP Code 98901 averages 49.2°F year-round, summer highs near 84.5°F, winter lows around 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98901 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98901's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.5 (higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →