Malaga, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98828
Chelan County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,146
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,197
- Median income Near-median income area
- $437,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Malaga pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98828 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 98828 (Malaga, WA) fell -12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 349.8 in 2023 to 307.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98828 covers 147.0 square miles in Malaga, Chelan County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,146 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98828 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,197 (23% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,468. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.1% and unemployment is 3.7%. Median home value is $437,600 (14% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,766; 88.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chelan County, so 98828 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 98828
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Malaga, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98828.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 98828, Malaga, 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
2,146
Population
147.0
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98828?
34.9
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
17.1%
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?
$70,197
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$38,468
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98828 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Malaga, 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)
$70,197 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
910housing units
910
Total Housing Units
813
Occupied Units
97
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$437,600
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,766
Median Rent
1994
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
-12.2%
YoY Change (2024)
307
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+207%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98828 have decreased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 198 |
| 2021 | +24.4% | 246 |
| 2022 | +20.2% | 295 |
| 2023 | +18.4% | 350 |
| 2024 | -12.2% | 307 |
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 39 business establishments in ZIP 98828, employing approximately 170 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,712,000.
39
Businesses
170
Employees
$8.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 43.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.7% |
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 98828 vs 98850 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98850 | Rock Island, WA | 1,543 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98828, 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 (2,146 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 98828 in?
ZIP code 98828 (Malaga) 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 98828?
ZIP code 98828 in Malaga, WA has a population of 2,146 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98828?
The median household income in ZIP 98828 is $70,197, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98828?
The median home value in ZIP 98828 is $437,600, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98828?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98828 is White at 58.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98828?
ZIP code 98828 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 170 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98828?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98828 are: Construction (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98828?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98828 decreased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 98828?
In ZIP code 98828, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 98828?
In ZIP code 98828, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98828?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98828 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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