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Gold bar, WA — ZIP 98251

Population: 4,907 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98251 (Gold bar, WA) is $473,007 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $517,500 after a median 19 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, landslide, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$473,007

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$473,007
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+18.0%
10-year appreciation
+118.1%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$476,846
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
$517,500
Median list price
$548,889
Median price per sqft
$398
1-year sale-price change
+0.5%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,091/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,180/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,549/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,324/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,954/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.9 : 1
Schools include
Gold Bar Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, landslide, avalanche, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High · avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
48.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
104.3 in
Annual snowfall
55.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°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
248
Days with Moderate air quality
116
Highest AQI recorded (year)
125

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,098
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
629
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,978

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (40 mi)
National parks include
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Sky Harbor Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Arlington Municipal Airport (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
18
Hospitals include
SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, PROVIDENCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EVERETT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+260 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
13.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,105
Mean commute to work
43 min
Households with broadband internet
75.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
257,388
Average weekly wage
$1,606
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,372

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

How it compares

ZIP 98251State medianUS median
Median home value$473,007$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$517,500$510,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,105$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 98251?
$473,007.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98251?
$517,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98251?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98251?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,549/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98251?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, landslide, avalanche, earthquake, heatWave.
Is ZIP 98251 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98251?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98251?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98251?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98251?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 98251 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98251?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98251?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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