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Appleton, WA — ZIP 98602

Population: 320 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98602 (Appleton, WA) is $343,241 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $415,200 after a median 4 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$343,241

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

4

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$343,241
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
-1.3%
5-year appreciation
+4.6%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$368,931
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$415,200
Median list price
$469,000
Median price per sqft
$718
Median days on market
4 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
104.1%
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,008/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,106/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,447/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,888/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,965/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)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
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

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · avalanche: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Union Pacific Railroad Co. Tie-Treating Plant (18.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
35.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
23
Days with Good air quality
77
Days with Moderate air quality
13
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Port Elsner Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER, PROVIDENCE HOOD RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SKYLINE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+152 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
16.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,022
Households with broadband internet
0.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,313
Average weekly wage
$1,271
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
102

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 98602State medianUS median
Median home value$343,241$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$415,200$510,000$325,000
Median days on market4 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,022$3,381$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 median home value in ZIP 98602?
$343,241.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98602?
$415,200.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98602?
Median days on market: 4 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98602?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,447/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98602?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, wildfire, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98602?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98602?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98602?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98602?
Good. Median AQI: 23. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98602?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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