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ZIP 98447

Population: 921 (Census ACS)

Homes sell for a median $416,000 after a median 3 days on market. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Market activity

Median sale price
$416,000
Median days on market
3 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%

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

Rents

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Lakewood (3.4 mi)

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
59.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.1 in
Annual snowfall
5.6 in

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
558
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
56,579
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
61,209

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (32 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
44
Nearest airport
McChord Air Force Base (TCM) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
McChord Air Force Base (TCM) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
34
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 (3.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

How it compares

ZIP 98447State medianUS median
Median sale price$416,000—$325,000
Median days on market3 days—51 days

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 median sale price in ZIP 98447?
$416,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98447?
Median days on market: 3 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98447?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,064/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98447?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lakewood, 3.4 mi.
Is ZIP 98447 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98447?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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