98845 Zip Code, Palisades

Crime Rate & Statistics

A-

Safe zip code — below-average crime across most categories

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Palisades

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime High

Low 162 / 300 High

Violent Crime 135

35% above national avg

Property Crime 126

26% above national avg

City Ranking

safer than other

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Is 98845 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is safe. Zip code 98845 in Palisades, WA has a safety grade of A-. The overall crime index is 162, which is 62% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Palisades.

Looking at specific crime types, burglary is the most elevated concern (index: 167, 67% above average), while larceny / theft is the lowest risk (index: 105).

Highest Risk

Burglary · Index 167 (67% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Larceny / Theft · Index 105 (5% above avg)

98845 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Palisades city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Palisades	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	116	+16%	N/A	Moderate
Assault	146	+46%	N/A	Moderate
Robbery	158	+58%	N/A	High
Rape	121	+21%	N/A	Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary	167	+67%	N/A	High
Larceny / Theft	105	+5%	N/A	Moderate
Vehicle Theft	106	+6%	N/A	Moderate

98845 Crime Map

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98845 Demographics & Context

Population

273

Median Income

$69,020

Home Value

$431,187

Median Age

Pop. Density

2/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 10.5%

Graduate Degree 3.9%

Housing

75%

25%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 73.6%

Black 0.7%

Hispanic 27.3%

Asian 0.4%

98845 Crime Map

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Palisades Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 98845, Palisades?

Zip code 98845 in Palisades, WA has a crime safety grade of A- as of 2026. The overall crime index is 162, which is 62% above the national average. Zip code 98845 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Palisades.

Is Zip code 98845 a safe neighborhood in Palisades?

Zip code 98845 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Palisades, earning a crime grade of A-. The highest concern is Burglary (index: 167), while Larceny / Theft is the lowest risk (index: 105). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Palisades.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 98845?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 98845 is Burglary, with a crime index of 167 (67% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 98845?

Zip code 98845 has a population of approximately 273. The median household income is $69,020. The median home value is $431,187. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 98845 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 98845's overall crime rate is 62% above the national average (index 162 vs 100). Within Palisades, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.