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Coupeville, WA — ZIP 98239

Population: 7,656 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98239 (Coupeville, WA) is $641,480 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $767,280 after a median 15 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,480/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, coastalflooding, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$641,480

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$641,480
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+10.4%
10-year appreciation
+85.7%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$642,847
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
$767,280
Median list price
$644,350
Median price per sqft
$388
1-year sale-price change
+27.8%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
80
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,480/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,459/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,824/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,501/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,987/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)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.2 : 1
Schools include
Coupeville Elementary School, Coupeville High School, Coupeville Middle School, Island Juvenile Detention Education Program, Island County Corrections Facility Ed Program

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, coastalFlooding, earthquake, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island (Ault Field) (10.2 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
50.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
23.3 in
Annual snowfall
2.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
445
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
995

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (2 mi)
National parks include
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, San Juan Island National Historical Park, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Coupeville Airpark (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (NUW) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WHIDBEYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+111 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
15.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,915
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
79.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,443
Average weekly wage
$1,174
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
209

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

How it compares

ZIP 98239State medianUS median
Median home value$641,480$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$767,280$510,000$325,000
Median days on market15 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,480/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,915$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 98239?
$641,480.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98239?
$767,280.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98239?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98239?
Typical rent: $2,480/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98239?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, coastalFlooding, earthquake, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 98239 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98239?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98239?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98239?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98239?
6 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 98239 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98239?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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