Brewster, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98812
Okanogan County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,899
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $59,297
- Median income Below-median income area
- $354,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 12.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brewster pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98812 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98812 covers 690.0 square miles in Brewster, Okanogan County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,899 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98812 reports a modest median household income of $59,297 (35% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,550. The poverty rate is 24.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $354,500 (31% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $878; owner occupancy is 55.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Okanogan County, so 98812 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 98812
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brewster, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98812.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 7
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98812, Brewster, 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
4,899
Population
690.0
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98812?
35.4
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
37.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$59,297
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$24,550
Per Capita Income
24.2%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98812 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Brewster, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,297 13th percentile higher than 13% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,841housing units
1,841
Total Housing Units
1,580
Occupied Units
261
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$354,500
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$878
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 121 business establishments in ZIP 98812, employing approximately 1,196 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,336,000.
121
Businesses
1,196
Employees
$67.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 15.7% |
| Construction | 12 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98812 vs 98813 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98813 | Bridgeport, WA | 3,176 | 11.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98812, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,899 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98812 in?
ZIP code 98812 (Brewster) is located in Okanogan County, Washington. Okanogan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/okanogan-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98812?
ZIP code 98812 in Brewster, WA has a population of 4,899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98812?
The median household income in ZIP 98812 is $59,297, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98812?
The median home value in ZIP 98812 is $354,500, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98812?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98812 is White at 35.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 64.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98812?
ZIP code 98812 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 1,196 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98812?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98812 are: Health care and social assistance (20), Retail trade (19), Construction (12). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98812?
In ZIP code 98812, 33.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98812?
In ZIP code 98812, approximately 55.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98812?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98812 is 24.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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