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ZIP Code 98639

Skamania, Washington

FIPS 98639

Juniper

ZIP Code 98639 is in the top 34% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$445,900

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90.6

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,112

Median Age

44.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$445,900

Higher than 85%

Median Property Tax

$2,962

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.44

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$1,043

Higher than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

33

Annual Precipitation (in)

80.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

90.6

Higher than 86%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 98639: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98639?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98639 is $445,900, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98639?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98639 is $2,962, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98639 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98639 cost about 4.44× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98639?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98639 is $1,043 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98639?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98639 have moved 44% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98639?
ZIP Code 98639 averages 52.8°F year-round, summer highs near 76.8°F, winter lows around 34.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 10.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98639 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98639's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.6 (higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →