The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98685 sells for about $650,000, or $283 per square foot.
Prices are down 23.52% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 26 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,500 a month.
ZIP 98685 — Vancouver
The 98685 housing market is experiencing a cooling phase with a significant year-over-year decline in median sale prices. While homes continue to sell relatively quickly, the market is adjusting to shifting demand and higher inventory levels compared to the previous year.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking suburban living with access to both Vancouver and Portland, offering a mix of established and new custom housing.
Median prices moved down 23.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 26 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.9% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 98685, Clark County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by schools within the Vancouver School District, generally characterized by stable performance ratings.
The area benefits from proximity to Vancouver's economic core and ongoing residential development, with significant custom home construction activity.
Property taxes are assessed by Clark County based on local millage rates; specific exemptions and district levies apply per parcel.
Residents primarily commute via I-5 and I-205 corridors toward Vancouver and Portland employment centers.
The area features access to local parks, greenbelts, and proximity to the Columbia River waterfront, with suburban shopping centers nearby.
The rental market shows a median asking rent of $2,500 with a limited inventory of active rental listings.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Vancouver-Portland metro area, with a mix of healthcare, technology, and retail sectors.
Ongoing residential development includes new custom home construction projects throughout the ZIP.
Parcels are subject to Clark County property tax levies and Vancouver School District assessments.
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
- Hopscotch Portland4.813.6 mi
- Oaks Amusement Park4.416.6 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park3.817.5 mi
- The People's Courts4.713 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park3.66.5 mi
- Moda Center4.512.5 mi
- Providence Park4.613.1 mi
- Oregon Convention Center4.512.7 mi
- Revolution Hall4.613.4 mi
- Portland Art Museum4.613.5 mi
- The Grotto4.712.3 mi
- Pittock Mansion4.712.9 mi
- Hollywood Theatre4.812.6 mi
- Vancouver Waterfront4.76.1 mi
- Lan Su Chinese Garden4.712.9 mi
- Portland Japanese Garden4.613.3 mi
- OMSI4.514.1 mi
- The Grotto4.712.3 mi
- Hopscotch Portland4.813.6 mi
- Portland Art Museum4.613.5 mi
- The Grotto4.712.3 mi
- Peninsula Park4.89.9 mi
- Vancouver Waterfront4.76.1 mi
- Lan Su Chinese Garden4.712.9 mi
- Delta Park3.97.8 mi
- Portland Yacht Club4.77.9 mi
- Scappoose Bay Marine Park, Port of Columbia County4.510.8 mi
- Riverplace Marina4.614 mi
- Fred's Marina4.48.4 mi
- Tomahawk Bay Marina4.37.5 mi
- Heron Lakes Golf Course4.17.4 mi
- Rose City Golf Course4.113 mi
- Colwood Golf Center4.411.2 mi
- Wildwood Golf Course4.69.1 mi
- Columbia Edgewater Country Club4.68.1 mi
- Vancouver Mall4.26.4 mi
- Fred Meyer412.6 mi
- Fred Meyer3.89.4 mi
- Fred Meyer3.912.9 mi
- WinCo Foods4.49.6 mi
- Portland International Airport4.510 mi
- Providence Saint Vincent Hospital Heliport4.614.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides regional recreational access and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.