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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 121.6 square miles in Manson, Chelan County, Washington. The area is home to 3,708 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 98831 against Washington and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98831 sits at $82,650 (9% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $44,078. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 17.3%. On housing, the median home value is $659,500 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,181 per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98831 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chelan County, so you can benchmark 98831 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 98831
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$44,078
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98831 ranks nationally
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
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?
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
$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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