The basics
Total Population
22,817
Median Age
28.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$260,000
Median Property Tax
$1,874
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.05
Median Rent
$968
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
69%
Appreciation 1yr %
13%
Pandemic Gain %
43%
Recession Drop %
-6.5%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
30.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
56
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
50.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
74.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
7.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
9.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
71.6
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 98944: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98944?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98944 is $260,000, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98944?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98944 is $1,874, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98944 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98944 cost about 4.05× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98944?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98944 is $968 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98944?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98944 have moved 69% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98944?
- ZIP Code 98944 averages 56°F year-round, summer highs near 87.9°F, winter lows around 30.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98944 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98944's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.6 (higher than 58% 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 →