The basics
Total Population
38,060
Median Age
39.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$383,900
Median Property Tax
$3,310
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.56
Median Rent
$1,367
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
40%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.5%
Pandemic Gain %
37%
Recession Drop %
-6.9%
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
54.7
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 98908: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98908?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98908 is $383,900, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98908?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98908 is $3,310, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98908 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98908 cost about 4.56× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98908?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98908 is $1,367 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98908?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98908 have moved 40% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98908?
- ZIP Code 98908 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 98908 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98908's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.7 (lower than 63% 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 →