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Vancouver, WA — ZIP 98682

Population: 68,305 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 98682 (Vancouver, WA) is $495,311 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $500,000 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,715/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, ice storm, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$495,311

Typical home value

-0.3%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$495,311
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+0.3%
5-year appreciation
+11.6%
10-year appreciation
+80.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$506,839
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$500,000
Median list price
$515,000
Median price per sqft
$302
1-year sale-price change
-2.3%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
209
For-sale inventory
234
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
222
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
50 days
New listings (monthly)
70

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,715/mo
1-year rent change
+0.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,527/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,878/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,550/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,069/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.0 : 1
Schools include
Burton Elementary School, Image Elementary School, Sifton Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School, Cascadia Technical Academy Skills Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Boomsnub/Airco (6.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
45.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
302
Days with Moderate air quality
63
Highest AQI recorded (year)
83

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,226
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
37,098

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (9 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
60
Nearest airport
Green Mountain STOLport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, CEDAR HILLS HOSPITAL, LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,511 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1996
Housing built before 1970
4.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,893
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
85.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
154,948
Average weekly wage
$1,426
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,250

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 98682State medianUS median
Typical home value$495,311$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$500,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,715/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,893$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 98682?
$495,311.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98682?
$500,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98682?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98682?
Typical rent: $1,715/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98682?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 98682 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 98682. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98682?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98682?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98682?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98682?
13 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 98682 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98682?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98682?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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