The basics
Total Population
7,166
Median Age
34.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$368,300
Median Property Tax
$3,472
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.34
Median Rent
$1,071
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
58%
Appreciation 1yr %
13%
Pandemic Gain %
46%
Recession Drop %
-5.8%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
25.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
29.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
139.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
7.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
9.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
81.1
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 98953: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98953?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98953 is $368,300, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98953?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98953 is $3,472, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98953 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98953 cost about 4.34× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98953?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98953 is $1,071 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98953?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98953 have moved 58% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98953?
- ZIP Code 98953 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 84.5°F, winter lows around 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98953 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98953's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.1 (higher than 72% 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 →