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Leavenworth, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98826

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

6,504
3/sq mi
$87,646
Median income
$720,000
Median home value
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Leavenworth pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98826 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98826 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2601.6 square miles in Leavenworth, Chelan County, Washington. The area is home to 6,504 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 98826 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98826 sits at $87,646 (4% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $61,326. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $720,000 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,287 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98826 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98826 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 98826

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98826.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98826, Leavenworth, WA · 2023 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

6,504

Population

2601.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98826?

55.1

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.6%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

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?

$87,646

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$61,326

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98826 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,646 Top 29% higher than 71% 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

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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,954

Total Housing Units

3,577

Occupied Units

2,377

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$720,000

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,287

Median Rent

1989

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

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

384

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+284%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98826 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +284% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 259
2021 +15.2% 298
2022 +21.5% 362
2023 +5.0% 380
2024 +1.0% 384

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 408 business establishments in ZIP 98826, employing approximately 3,395 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,638,000.

408

Businesses

3,395

Employees

$141.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 101 24.8%
Retail trade 63 15.4%
Construction 53 13.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 6.9%
Other services (except public administration) 22 5.4%
Manufacturing 20 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 4.9%
Health care and social assistance 19 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.4%
Information 6 1.5%
Finance and insurance 6 1.5%
Educational services 6 1.5%
Wholesale trade 5 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.7%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98826 in? ▼
ZIP code 98826 (Leavenworth) 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 98826? ▼
ZIP code 98826 in Leavenworth, WA has a population of 6,504 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98826? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98826 is $87,646, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98826? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98826 is $720,000, which is 159% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98826? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98826 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98826? ▼
ZIP code 98826 has 408 business establishments employing approximately 3,395 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98826? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98826 are: Accommodation and food services (101), Retail trade (63), Construction (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98826? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98826 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 284%. 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 98826? ▼
In ZIP code 98826, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.9% 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 98826? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98826 is 28.7 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 98826? ▼
In ZIP code 98826, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98826? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98826 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Leavenworth, WA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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