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ZIP 98391

Population: 59,240 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 98391 is $669,780 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $715,000 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,639/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$669,780

Typical home value

-0.3%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$669,780
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.0%
5-year appreciation
+11.6%
10-year appreciation
+93.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$685,106

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$715,000
Median list price
$700,000
Median price per sqft
$317
1-year sale-price change
+2.0%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
315
For-sale inventory
335
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
320
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
102

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,639/mo
1-year rent change
+6.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,491/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,682/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,064/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,849/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,219/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
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Dieringer School District, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
Schools include
Lake Tapps Elementary, North Tapps Middle School, Dieringer Heights Elementary, Donald Eismann Elementary, Lakeridge Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A04
NFIP flood claims on record
15
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hidden Valley Landfill (Thun Field) (7.7 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
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.3 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
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,403
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
37,383

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (30 mi)
National parks include
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Mount Rainier National Park
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Flying H Ranch Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
McChord Air Force Base (TCM) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
30
Hospitals include
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.3 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
1999
Housing built before 1970
6.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.7%
Median annual property tax
$5,754
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
87.4%

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

How it compares

ZIP 98391State medianUS median
Typical home value$669,780—$288,527
Median sale price$715,000—$325,000
Median days on market30 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,639/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,754—$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 98391?
$669,780.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98391?
$715,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98391?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98391?
Typical rent: $2,639/month.
Is ZIP 98391 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 98391. 15 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A04. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98391?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98391?
8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 98391 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98391?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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