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ZIP Code 98648

Skamania, Washington

FIPS 98648

Juniper

ZIP Code 98648 is in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$555,500

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

33%

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.6

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,477

Median Age

49

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$555,500

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$3,487

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.74

Higher than 90%

Median Rent

$949

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

33%

Higher than 57%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.5%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-25%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

55.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

80.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.6

Higher than 61%

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 98648: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98648?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98648 is $555,500, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98648?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98648 is $3,487, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98648 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98648 cost about 5.74× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98648?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98648 is $949 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98648?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98648 have moved 33% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98648?
ZIP Code 98648 averages 52.6°F year-round, summer highs near 78.5°F, winter lows around 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 10.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98648 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98648's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.6 (higher than 61% 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 →