The basics
Total Population
18,871
Median Age
36.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$382,300
Median Property Tax
$3,018
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.52
Median Rent
$1,445
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
46%
Appreciation 1yr %
6.2%
Pandemic Gain %
45%
Recession Drop %
-5.5%
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
95.8
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 98942: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98942?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98942 is $382,300, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98942?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98942 is $3,018, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98942 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98942 cost about 4.52× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98942?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98942 is $1,445 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98942?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98942 have moved 46% 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 98942?
- ZIP Code 98942 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 98942 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98942's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.8 (higher than 94% 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 →