The basics
Total Population
1,591
Median Age
36.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$219,900
Near median
Median Property Tax
$1,713
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.78
Higher than 84%
Median Rent
$790
Lower than 61%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
24.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
33.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
142.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
8.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
9.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
73.5
Higher than 61%
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 98938: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98938?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98938 is $219,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98938?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98938 is $1,713, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98938 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98938 cost about 4.78× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98938?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98938 is $790 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98938?
- ZIP Code 98938 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 84.9°F, winter lows around 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98938 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98938's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.5 (higher than 61% 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 →