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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98674

Cowlitz County · Longview-Kelso, WA

Typical home value

$590,822[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.1%
5-year / yr
+4.0%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+108.0%
vs metro
+21.9%
vs state
+17.4%
ZIP 98674 location in WA
Location of ZIP 98674 in WA

Price history

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

The typical home in 98674 is worth $590,822 — 21.9% above the Longview-Kelso, WA median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,983 a month — a 4.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,983[2]
Gross yield
4.0%[2]
Cap rate
2.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,841[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
17,525[3]
Median household income
$94,245[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+241[5]
Moved in
2,903
Moved out
2,662

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
2
  • Woodland Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Woodland School District

    726 students

  • Woodland High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Woodland School District

    637 students

  • North Fork Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Woodland School District

    513 students

  • Columbia Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Woodland School District

    342 students

  • Green Mountain School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Green Mountain School District

    168 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 yield4.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%
Annual rent$23,790

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$2,988
Loan principal$472,658
Down payment$118,164
Total interest paid$602,849

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 ratio2.00
Monthly cost to own$3,967
Monthly rent$1,983

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
50th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98674?
The typical home in 98674 is worth $590,822, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98674?
Home values in 98674 are up 2.1% over the past year, and up 4.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 98674?
A typical home in 98674 rents for about $1,983 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 98674?
The effective property tax rate in 98674 is 1.0% — roughly $5,841 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98674?
ZIP code 98674 has a population of 17,525 and a median household income of $94,245.

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