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Cathlamet, WA — ZIP 98612

Population: 3,366 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98612 (Cathlamet, WA) is $428,728 — up 2.3% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$428,728

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$428,728
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+22.0%
10-year appreciation
+120.9%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$432,360
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
33
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Julius A Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School, Wahkiakum High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · tsunami: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
76.9 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (30 mi)
National parks include
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Michair Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+27 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
38.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,698
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
48.8%

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

Employment & development

Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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

How it compares

ZIP 98612State medianUS median
Median home value$428,728$504,993$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,698$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 median home value in ZIP 98612?
$428,728.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98612?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98612?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98612?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98612?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98612?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98612?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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