East Wenatchee, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98802

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

28,719
62/sq mi: $87,744
Median income: $450,300
Median home value: 22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Wenatchee pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs: 62
people per sq mi: 70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98802 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98802 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 464.7 square miles in East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington. The area is home to 28,719 residents, producing a population density of 62 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98802 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98802 sits at $87,744 (3% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $41,163. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $450,300 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,424 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98802 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98802 sits relative to Washington and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 98802

Construction

175
Retail trade

75
Health care and social assistance

64
Other services (except public administration)

61
Accommodation and food services

58

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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98802, East Wenatchee, WA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

28,719

Population

464.7

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98802?

38.4

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

13.8%

Foreign-Born

White 63.1%

African American 0.4%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%

Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%

Hispanic or Latino 33.4%

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?

$87,744

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$41,163

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98802 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,744 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 50.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

12,756

Total Housing Units

11,932

Occupied Units

824

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%

Renter 30.3%

$450,300

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,424

Median Rent

1991

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

342

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+242%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98802 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+4.0%	246
2021	+14.5%	282
2022	+12.3%	317
2023	+4.8%	332
2024	+3.0%	342

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 725 business establishments in ZIP 98802, employing approximately 7,804 people with a combined annual payroll of $386,930,000.

725

Businesses

7,804

Employees

$386.9M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	175	24.1%
Retail trade	75	10.3%
Health care and social assistance	64	8.8%
Other services (except public administration)	61	8.4%
Accommodation and food services	58	8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	55	7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing	42	5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	39	5.4%
Wholesale trade	32	4.4%
Transportation and warehousing	32	4.4%
Finance and insurance	23	3.2%
Manufacturing	20	2.8%
Information	16	2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	10	1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	8	1.1%
Educational services	8	1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises	3	0.4%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98802 in? ▼

ZIP code 98802 (East Wenatchee) is located in Douglas County, Washington. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-wa.

What is the population of ZIP code 98802? ▼

ZIP code 98802 in East Wenatchee, WA has a population of 28,719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 98802? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 98802 is $87,744, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 98802? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 98802 is $450,300, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98802? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 98802 is White at 63.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.4% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 98802? ▼

ZIP code 98802 has 725 business establishments employing approximately 7,804 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 98802? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98802 are: Construction (175), Retail trade (75), Health care and social assistance (64). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 98802? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98802 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. 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 98802? ▼

In ZIP code 98802, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 98802? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98802 is 18.6 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 98802? ▼

In ZIP code 98802, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98802? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 98802 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.