ZIP Code 98829

ZIP code 98829 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 176.3 square miles in Malott, Okanogan County, Washington. The area is home to 564 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 98829 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98829 sits at $36,875 (59% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $35,047. The poverty rate stands at 26.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $392,000 (23% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98829 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98829 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 →