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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98639

Skamania County · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Typical home value

$480,381[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.4%
5-year / yr
+3.5%
10-year / yr
+7.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+69.1%
vs metro
-12.4%
vs state
-4.5%
ZIP 98639 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98639 in WA

Price history

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

The typical home in 98639 is worth $480,381 — 12.4% below the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.4%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,018[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
1,112[3]
Median household income
$100,417[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+75[5]
Moved in
415
Moved out
340

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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$2,429
Loan principal$384,305
Down payment$96,076
Total interest paid$490,160

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,082
Monthly rent

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
72nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
21st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98639?
The typical home in 98639 is worth $480,381, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98639?
Home values in 98639 are down 0.4% over the past year, and up 3.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 98639?
The effective property tax rate in 98639 is 0.6% — roughly $3,018 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98639?
ZIP code 98639 has a population of 1,112 and a median household income of $100,417.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Fairview, OR

    Typical home
    $480,115
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Vancouver, WA

    Typical home
    $478,824
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • Portland, OR

    Typical home
    $482,394
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Vancouver, WA

    Typical home
    $477,996
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Five Corners CDP, WA

    Typical home
    $484,713
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Columbia City, OR

    Typical home
    $485,344
    Gross yield

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