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Zcta 99338, WA

Zcta 99338, WA.

Population: 20,633 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Zcta 99338, WA is $561,505 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $382,500 after a median 132 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,874/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$561,505

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

132

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$561,505
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+1.8%
5-year appreciation
+17.2%
10-year appreciation
+88.9%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$564,222
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
$382,500
Median list price
$390,000
Median price per sqft
$242
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
132 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
110
Sale-to-list ratio
102.7%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
52 days
New listings (monthly)
35

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,874/mo
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)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Schools include
Desert Hills Middle School, Ridge View Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Southridge High School, Mid-Columbia Parent Partnership

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pasco Sanitary Landfill (13.1 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
57.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
9.7 in
Annual snowfall
7.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
262
Days with Moderate air quality
99
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
261

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,047
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,056
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,467

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail (32 mi)
National parks include
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail, Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Tri Cities Airport (PSC) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri Cities Airport (PSC) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
TRIOS HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+497 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,005
Housing built before 1970
2.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
59.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,133
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
82.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
85,267
Average weekly wage
$1,256
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,058

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

How it compares

Zcta 99338State medianUS median
Median home value$561,505$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$382,500$510,000$325,000
Median days on market132 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,874/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,133$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 Zcta 99338, WA?
$561,505.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 99338, WA?
$382,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 99338, WA?
Median days on market: 132 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 99338, WA?
Typical rent: $1,874/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 99338, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave.
Is Zcta 99338, WA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Zcta 99338, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 99338, WA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 99338, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 99338, WA?
11 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Zcta 99338, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Zcta 99338, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 99338, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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