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ZIP 98229

Population: 33,298 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 98229 is $689,421 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $755,640 after a median 13 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,200/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$689,421

Typical home value

+0.2%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$689,421
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+3.4%
5-year appreciation
+13.1%
10-year appreciation
+96.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$702,026

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$755,640
Median list price
$727,000
Median price per sqft
$390
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
144
For-sale inventory
132
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
112
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
49

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,200/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,489/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,872/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,545/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,129/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.8 : 1
Schools include
Carl Cozier Elementary School, Geneva Elementary School, Kulshan Middle School, Wade King Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
24
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Oeser Co (6.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.0 in
Annual snowfall
38.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,001
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,980

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
San Juan Island National Historical Park (32 mi)
National parks include
San Juan Island National Historical Park, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, North Cascades National Park
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Floathaven Airstrip (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bellingham International Airport (BLI) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
7
Hospitals include
SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL, ISLAND HOSPITAL, PEACEHEALTH ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
16.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,639
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
86.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 98229State medianUS median
Typical home value$689,421—$288,527
Median sale price$755,640—$325,000
Median days on market13 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,200/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,639—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 98229?
$689,421.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98229?
$755,640.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98229?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98229?
Typical rent: $2,200/month.
Is ZIP 98229 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 98229. 24 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98229?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98229?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 98229 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98229?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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