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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
$82,650
Median income
$659,500
Median home value
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $44,078. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 17.3%. Housing costs here run $659,500 for a typical home value (29% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,181 a month; 73.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Chelan County, letting you compare 98831 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 98831?

42.5

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

26.1%

Foreign-Born

White 58.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%

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

$44,078

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

17.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98831 ranks nationally

Manson, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,650 Top 35% higher than 65% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,220

Total Housing Units

1,277

Occupied Units

943

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$659,500

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$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

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98815 standard
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Pop: 7,233
98826 standard
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Pop: 6,504
98816 standard
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Pop: 6,394
98828 standard
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Pop: 2,146
98822 standard
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Pop: 1,953

Related Areas

Chelan County Manson, WA Washington

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.