Cashmere, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98815
Chelan County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,233
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,108
- Median income Above-median income area
- $554,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cashmere pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98815 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98815 (Cashmere, WA) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 338.8 in 2023 to 353.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98815 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cashmere, Chelan County, Washington, home to 7,233 residents across 307.8 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98815 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,108 (3% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,769. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 2.9%. Median home value is $554,300 (8% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,116; 79.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chelan County, so 98815 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 98815
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cashmere, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98815.
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 17
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 15
Health care and social assistance
15 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 98815, Cashmere, 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
7,233
Population
307.8
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98815?
42.5
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
10.4%
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?
$88,108
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$43,769
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98815 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Cashmere, 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)
$88,108 Top 46% higher than 54% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,036housing units
3,036
Total Housing Units
2,859
Occupied Units
177
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$554,300
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,116
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
354
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+254%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98815 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +254% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 241 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 274 |
| 2022 | +24.1% | 340 |
| 2023 | -0.4% | 339 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 354 |
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 197 business establishments in ZIP 98815, employing approximately 1,953 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,767,000.
197
Businesses
1,953
Employees
$96.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 48 | 24.4% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.5% |
| Information | 3 | 1.5% |
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 98815 vs 98836 →
ZIP 98815 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98801
Wenatchee (98801)
40,977 residents
- 98815 7,233
Cashmere (98815)
7,233 residents
- 98836 584
Monitor (98836)
584 residents
- 98821 519
Dryden (98821)
519 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98815 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98815 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98821
Dryden (98821)
$134,233 median income
- 98815
Cashmere (98815)
$88,108 median income
- 98801
Wenatchee (98801)
$81,488 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98815 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98815, 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 (7,233 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 98815 in?
ZIP code 98815 (Cashmere) 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 98815?
ZIP code 98815 in Cashmere, WA has a population of 7,233 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98815?
The median household income in ZIP 98815 is $88,108, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98815?
The median home value in ZIP 98815 is $554,300, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98815?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98815 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98815?
ZIP code 98815 has 197 business establishments employing approximately 1,953 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98815?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98815 are: Construction (48), Retail trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98815?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98815 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 254%. 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 98815?
In ZIP code 98815, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% 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 98815?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98815 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98815?
In ZIP code 98815, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98815?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98815 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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