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Wenatchee, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98801

Chelan County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

40,977
97/sq mi
$81,488
Median income
$461,200
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wenatchee pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
97
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, with 40,977 residents across 420.7 square miles, a density of 97 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98801 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,488 (10% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $42,268. Local economic indicators show a 9.1% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $461,200 (10% below the state average), median rent at $1,265 a month, and owner-occupancy at 58.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Chelan County, letting you compare 98801 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 98801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wenatchee, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98801.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98801, Wenatchee, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

40,977

Population

420.7

Area (sq mi)

97

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98801?

37.0

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 63.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$81,488

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$42,268

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

17.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98801 ranks nationally

Wenatchee, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$81,488 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,408

Total Housing Units

17,723

Occupied Units

685

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.8%
Renter 41.2%

$461,200

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,265

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

338

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+238%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98801 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +238% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 238
2021 +15.7% 275
2022 +16.4% 320
2023 +3.4% 331
2024 +2.0% 338

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,506 business establishments in ZIP 98801, employing approximately 22,139 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,346,076,000.

1,506

Businesses

22,139

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 204 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 183 12.2%
Retail trade 177 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 156 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 155 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 150 10.0%
Finance and insurance 87 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 83 5.5%
Wholesale trade 74 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 71 4.7%
Manufacturing 47 3.1%
Information 27 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 26 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 1.7%
Educational services 21 1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 12 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 98801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98836 Monitor, WA 584 5.5 mi
98815 Cashmere, WA 7,233 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chelan County

98815 standard
Cashmere, WA
Pop: 7,233
98826 standard
Leavenworth, WA
Pop: 6,504
98816 standard
Chelan, WA
Pop: 6,394
98831 standard
Manson, WA
Pop: 3,708
98828 standard
Malaga, WA
Pop: 2,146
98822 standard
Entiat, WA
Pop: 1,953

Related Areas

Chelan County Wenatchee, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98801 in? ▼
ZIP code 98801 (Wenatchee) is located in Chelan County, Washington. Chelan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chelan-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98801? ▼
ZIP code 98801 in Wenatchee, WA has a population of 40,977 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98801 is $81,488, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98801 is $461,200, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98801 is White at 63.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98801? ▼
ZIP code 98801 has 1,506 business establishments employing approximately 22,139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98801 are: Construction (204), Health care and social assistance (183), Retail trade (177). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98801 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 238%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98801? ▼
In ZIP code 98801, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98801 is 17.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98801? ▼
In ZIP code 98801, approximately 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98801 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.