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ZIP 98033 vs ZIP 94025
Kirkland, WA compared to Menlo Park, CA on twelve public-records dimensions. Data landing this week as ingestion rolls out.
Last verified 2026-04-27 · methodology
Side by side
| Dimension | ZIP 98033 | ZIP 94025 |
|---|---|---|
| Water quality EPA SDWIS | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Flood zone FEMA NFHL | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Wildfire risk USDA Forest Service | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Air quality EPA AirNow | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Crime FBI UCR | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Schools NCES Common Core | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Radon EPA Radon Zones | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Lead pipes EPA LCRR / RTI | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Property tax County assessor | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Deed activity County recorder | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Zoning Municipal planning | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Sex offender registry NSOPW (deep-link) | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
Dimensions populate live as ingestion reaches each source. Every row will link to the primary regulator.
Washington context
Wildfire (eastern), Cascadia seismic, coastal flood
Washington's wildfire risk concentrates in eastern WA + the Cascades. Cascadia subduction zone shapes long-term seismic risk. Puget Sound coastal flood zones face Risk Rating 2.0 pressure. Seattle has documented LCRR lead-service-line obligations.
California context
Wildfire (WUI), seismic, water-supply variability
California carries the highest concentrated WUI wildfire risk in the US per USFS WHP, with FAIR Plan + non-renewal pressure intensifying since 2017 fires. FEMA NFHL coverage is strong; drinking-water systems vary from large urban (LADWP, EBMUD) to small disadvantaged community systems flagged in EPA SDWIS. Radon risk is mostly Zone 2-3.
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