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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98446

Pierce County · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Typical home value

$564,027[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.8%
5-year / yr
+3.4%
10-year / yr
+8.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+98.6%
vs metro
-17.8%
vs state
+12.1%
ZIP 98446 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98446 in WA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 98446 is worth $564,027 — 17.8% below the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,087 a month — a 4.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,087[2]
Gross yield
4.4%[2]
Cap rate
2.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,825[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Pierce County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
14,634[3]
Median household income
$101,938[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Pierce County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,117[5]
Moved in
28,662
Moved out
27,545

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
4
Middle
0
High
0
  • Clover Creek Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Bethel School District

    635 students

  • Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Bethel School District

    600 students

  • Naches Trail Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Bethel School District

    443 students

  • Central Avenue Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Franklin Pierce School District

    345 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%
Annual rent$25,040

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,852
Loan principal$451,221
Down payment$112,805
Total interest paid$575,508

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.79
Monthly cost to own$3,726
Monthly rent$2,087

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
42nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
82nd percentile[2]
Property tax
72nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98446?
The typical home in 98446 is worth $564,027, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98446?
Home values in 98446 are up 0.8% over the past year, and up 3.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 98446?
A typical home in 98446 rents for about $2,087 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 98446?
The effective property tax rate in 98446 is 0.9% — roughly $4,825 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98446?
ZIP code 98446 has a population of 14,634 and a median household income of $101,938.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Crocker CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $564,501
    Gross yield
  • Fife, WA

    Typical home
    $564,742
    Gross yield
    3.6%
  • Startup CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $563,007
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Everett, WA

    Typical home
    $562,036
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • DuPont, WA

    Typical home
    $561,017
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Pacific, WA

    Typical home
    $559,966
    Gross yield
    3.7%

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