The basics
Total Population
19,445
Median Age
36.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$287,400
Median Property Tax
$2,333
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.81
Median Rent
$1,266
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
41%
Appreciation 1yr %
-0.07%
Pandemic Gain %
41%
Recession Drop %
-5%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
27.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
38.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
109.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
9.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
20.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
82.2
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 98903: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98903?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98903 is $287,400, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98903?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98903 is $2,333, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98903 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98903 cost about 3.81× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98903?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98903 is $1,266 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98903?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98903 have moved 41% over the past five years (-0.07% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98903?
- ZIP Code 98903 averages 52.9°F year-round, summer highs near 85.3°F, winter lows around 27.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98903 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98903's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.2 (higher than 73% 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 →