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ZIP 98282

Population: 17,303 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 98282 is $724,171 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $722,500 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,866/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$724,171

Typical home value

-0.8%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$724,171
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+0.7%
5-year appreciation
+6.9%
10-year appreciation
+95.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$762,451

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$722,500
Median list price
$709,000
Median price per sqft
$396
1-year sale-price change
-7.2%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
80
For-sale inventory
184
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
137
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
52 days
New listings (monthly)
42

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,866/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,459/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,824/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,501/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,987/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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.3 : 1
Schools include
Utsalady Elementary, Elger Bay Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
98
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island (Ault Field) (13.1 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
35.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,418
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,536

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (9 mi)
National parks include
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, San Juan Island National Historical Park, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Arrowhead Ranch Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (NUW) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL, VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, ISLAND HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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
1991
Housing built before 1970
19.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,417
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
79.7%

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

How it compares

ZIP 98282State medianUS median
Typical home value$724,171—$288,527
Median sale price$722,500—$325,000
Median days on market30 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,866/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,417—$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 98282?
$724,171.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98282?
$722,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98282?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98282?
Typical rent: $2,866/month.
Is ZIP 98282 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 98282. 98 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98282?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98282?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 98282 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98282?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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