The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98604 sells for about $593,015, or $277 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,150 a month.
ZIP 98604 — Battle Ground
The Battle Ground housing market is showing signs of stabilization after a period of price correction, with homes selling in approximately 35 days. While median prices have dipped slightly year-over-year, the area remains attractive to families due to new construction inventory and relative affordability compared to the Portland metro core.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with more space and acreage than the urban core, while remaining within reach of major regional employers.
Median prices moved down 3.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 2.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 98604, 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.
Battle Ground generally maintains a lower crime rate compared to the broader Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Battle Ground School District, which is characterized by a mix of suburban and rural school environments with generally stable performance ratings.
The region faces moderate risks from windstorms and seasonal wildfire smoke, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located near local creek restoration areas.
Economic momentum is driven by residential expansion and proximity to the Vancouver-Portland employment corridor, with significant new construction activity in master-planned communities.
Property taxes are assessed by Clark County based on local levies, including school district and fire district bonds, with no state income tax in Washington.
Residents primarily commute via SR-503 to reach employment hubs in Vancouver and Portland, with typical drive times ranging from 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including Kiwanis Park, the Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area, and proximity to Lewisville Regional Park for hiking and water access.
The rental market is moderately tight with a mix of single-family rentals and newer townhome communities, showing stable demand from commuters and families.
The local economy is supported by retail, construction, and education sectors, with many residents employed in the broader Vancouver-Portland metropolitan area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with SR-503 serving as the primary arterial road connecting the city to the regional highway network.
Development is focused on expanding residential capacity through new subdivisions while preserving natural buffers like the Salmon Creek restoration area.
Clark County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to Battle Ground School District levies and various local fire and emergency service district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and standard Pacific Northwest weather patterns.
The area continues to see net positive domestic migration as residents move from higher-cost urban centers to suburban Clark County.
Washington is a non-judicial foreclosure state, with a process governed by the Deed of Trust Act.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive real property transfer disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 98604 profiles.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park3.610.7 mi
- The People's Courts4.717.9 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.111.4 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Vancouver3.810 mi
- Kids Club Fun & Fitness4.38 mi
- Moda Center4.519.4 mi
- Oregon Convention Center4.519.5 mi
- Cascades Amphitheater4.16.8 mi
- Portland Expo Center4.214.9 mi
- Portland International Raceway4.615.5 mi
- Battle Ground Lake State Park4.62.9 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park3.610.7 mi
- Spirit Of Halloweentown3.712.6 mi
- Lewisville Regional Park4.71.4 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.111.4 mi
- The Grotto4.717.1 mi
- Lan Su Chinese Garden4.719.8 mi
- The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum4.319.6 mi
- The Goodfoot | Music, DJs, Art, and Food since 20014.419.8 mi
- Alberta Abbey4.717.5 mi
- Battle Ground Lake State Park4.62.9 mi
- Lewisville Regional Park4.71.4 mi
- Paradise Point State Park48.8 mi
- Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge4.79.7 mi
- Nikkei Park4.69.7 mi
- Portland Yacht Club4.714.6 mi
- Scappoose Bay Marine Park, Port of Columbia County4.514 mi
- Fred's Marina4.417.5 mi
- Tomahawk Bay Marina4.314.4 mi
- Rocky Pointe Marina4.116.9 mi
- Lewis River Golf Course4.210.8 mi
- Pine Crest Golf Course4.58.7 mi
- The North Fork Grill4.210.8 mi
- Vancouver Mall4.210 mi
- WinCo Foods4.411.8 mi
- WinCo Foods4.411.3 mi
- Fred Meyer4.28.6 mi
- WinCo Foods4.39.1 mi
- Portland International Airport4.515 mi
- Providence Saint Vincent Hospital Heliport4.622.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community park with playgrounds and green space.
Large protected green space with restoration areas.
Historic park along the Lewis River offering trails and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.