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Union, WA — ZIP 98592

Population: 2,059 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98592 (Union, WA) is $526,448 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $567,500 after a median 76.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with landslide, coastalflooding, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$526,448

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

76.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$526,448
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+15.0%
10-year appreciation
+118.2%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$537,338
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$567,500
Median list price
$542,000
Median price per sqft
$254
1-year sale-price change
-5.3%
Median days on market
76.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
-0.8%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,183/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,519/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)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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 Moderate
Top hazards (county)
landslide, coastalFlooding, earthquake, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively High · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Palermo Well Field Ground Water Contamination (23.7 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)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
66.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
24
Days with Good air quality
313
Days with Moderate air quality
49
Highest AQI recorded (year)
106

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
701
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,196

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (39 mi)
National parks include
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Olympic National Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Sanderson Field (SHN) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bremerton National Airport (PWT) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL & FAMILY OF CLINICS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+249 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
33.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,311
Households with broadband internet
77.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,994
Average weekly wage
$868
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
299

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

How it compares

ZIP 98592State medianUS median
Median home value$526,448$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$567,500$510,000$325,000
Median days on market77 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,311$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 98592?
$526,448.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98592?
$567,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98592?
Median days on market: 76.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98592?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,680/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98592?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, coastalFlooding, earthquake, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 98592 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98592?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98592?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98592?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 98592 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98592?
Good. Median AQI: 24. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98592?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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