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ZIP 98266

Population: 4,245 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 98266 is $385,124 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $426,000 after a median 54 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$385,124

Typical home value

+0.6%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$385,124
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+17.2%
10-year appreciation
+152.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$388,953

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$426,000
Median list price
$399,450
Median price per sqft
$303
1-year sale-price change
-1.6%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.2 : 1
Schools include
Kendall Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
2
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Oeser Co (21.9 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)

Annual precipitation
72.5 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
2.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
617
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,760

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
North Cascades National Park (44 mi)
National parks include
North Cascades National Park, San Juan Island National Historical Park, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Kendall Airstrip (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bellingham International Airport (BLI) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
4
Hospitals include
SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL, ISLAND HOSPITAL, PEACEHEALTH ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.1 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
1988
Housing built before 1970
12.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,475
Households with broadband internet
79.1%

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

How it compares

ZIP 98266State medianUS median
Typical home value$385,124—$288,527
Median sale price$426,000—$325,000
Median days on market54 days—51 days
Median annual property tax$1,475—$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 98266?
$385,124.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98266?
$426,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98266?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98266?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,872/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 98266 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 98266. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98266?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98266?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 98266 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98266?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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