Manson, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98831
Chelan County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,708
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $82,650
- Median income Near-median income area
- $659,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Manson pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98831 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98831 covers 121.6 square miles in Manson, Chelan County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,708 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98831 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,650 (9% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,078. Unemployment is 17.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $659,500 (29% above the average Washington ZIP), while 73.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,181.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chelan County, so 98831 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 98831
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manson, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98831.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 13
Accommodation and food services
13 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 98831, Manson, 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
3,708
Population
121.6
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98831?
42.5
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
26.1%
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?
$82,650
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$44,078
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98831 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Manson, 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)
$82,650 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
2,220housing units
2,220
Total Housing Units
1,277
Occupied Units
943
Vacant Units
2.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$659,500
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,181
Median Rent
1997
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
+30.2%
YoY Change (2022)
401
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+301%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98831 have increased 30.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +301% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +6.7% | 247 |
| 2019 | +5.3% | 261 |
| 2020 | +7.8% | 281 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 308 |
| 2022 | +30.2% | 401 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 130 business establishments in ZIP 98831, employing approximately 993 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,801,000.
130
Businesses
993
Employees
$43.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 25.4% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 13.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 6.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 3.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.3% |
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 98831 vs 98817 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98817 | Chelan Falls, WA | 366 | 11.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98831, 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 (3,708 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 98831 in?
ZIP code 98831 (Manson) 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 98831?
ZIP code 98831 in Manson, WA has a population of 3,708 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98831?
The median household income in ZIP 98831 is $82,650, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98831?
The median home value in ZIP 98831 is $659,500, which is 137% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98831?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98831 is White at 58.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98831?
ZIP code 98831 has 130 business establishments employing approximately 993 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98831?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98831 are: Construction (33), Manufacturing (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98831?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98831 increased by 30.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 301%. 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 98831?
In ZIP code 98831, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 98831?
In ZIP code 98831, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98831?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98831 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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