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Naselle, WA — ZIP 98638

Population: 1,443 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98638 (Naselle, WA) is $402,660 — up 2.1% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with tsunami, coastalflooding, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$402,660

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$402,660
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+18.8%
10-year appreciation
+115.8%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$405,056
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
11

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
Naselle-Grays River Valley Elementary, Naselle-Grays River Valley Jr Sr High Schools

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
tsunami, coastalFlooding, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · tsunami: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Astoria Marine Construction Company (13.9 mi — proposed for listing)
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)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
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)
20
Days with Good air quality
87
Days with Moderate air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
56

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (12 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Wirkkala Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Astoria Regional Airport (AST) (13 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
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+88 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
51.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,335
Mean commute to work
40 min
Households with broadband internet
88.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,738
Average weekly wage
$761
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
92

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

How it compares

ZIP 98638State medianUS median
Median home value$402,660$504,993$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,335$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 98638?
$402,660.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98638?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tsunami, coastalFlooding, earthquake.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98638?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98638?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98638?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98638?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98638?
Good. Median AQI: 20. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98638?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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