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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98648

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

Typical home value

$551,072[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.7%
5-year / yr
+3.9%
10-year / yr
+7.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+94.0%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+9.5%
ZIP 98648 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98648 in WA

Price history

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

The typical home in 98648 is worth $551,072. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#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
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,910[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
3,477[3]
Median household income
$96,696[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

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
2
  • Stevenson High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Stevenson-Carson School District

    270 students

  • Stevenson Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Stevenson-Carson School District

    174 students

  • Skamania Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Skamania School District

    83 students

  • Preschool

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Stevenson-Carson School District

    5 students

  • Open Doors for Stevenson High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Stevenson-Carson School District

    0 students

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$2,787
Loan principal$440,858
Down payment$110,214
Total interest paid$562,290

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$3,489
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
84th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
4th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98648?
The typical home in 98648 is worth $551,072, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98648?
Home values in 98648 are down 0.7% over the past year, and up 3.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 98648?
The effective property tax rate in 98648 is 0.5% — roughly $2,910 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98648?
ZIP code 98648 has a population of 3,477 and a median household income of $96,696.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Carlton, OR

    Typical home
    $548,719
    Gross yield
  • Estacada, OR

    Typical home
    $548,251
    Gross yield
  • Oak Grove CDP, OR

    Typical home
    $545,371
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Portland, OR

    Typical home
    $559,030
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Hillsboro, OR

    Typical home
    $542,011
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • Vancouver, WA

    Typical home
    $564,366
    Gross yield
    3.7%

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