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Omak, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98841

Okanogan County, Washington — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,197
9/sq mi
$71,809
Median income
$274,000
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Omak pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98841 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98841 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 988.9 square miles in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington. The area is home to 9,197 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 98841 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98841 sits at $71,809 (21% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $33,588. The poverty rate stands at 22.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $274,000 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $889 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98841 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98841 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 98841

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98841.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98841, Omak, 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

9,197

Population

988.9

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98841?

42.5

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 67.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 13.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%

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?

$71,809

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$33,588

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98841 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,809 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,311

Total Housing Units

3,769

Occupied Units

542

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$274,000

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$889

Median Rent

1979

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

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98841 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 197
2021 +14.7% 226
2022 +20.0% 271
2023 +1.2% 274
2024 +9.1% 299

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 251 business establishments in ZIP 98841, employing approximately 3,161 people with a combined annual payroll of $148,217,000.

251

Businesses

3,161

Employees

$148.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 42 16.7%
Health care and social assistance 40 15.9%
Construction 30 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 26 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 23 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 6.8%
Finance and insurance 14 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 5.6%
Information 9 3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.2%
Wholesale trade 5 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.6%
Manufacturing 3 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Okanogan County Omak, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98841 in? ▼
ZIP code 98841 (Omak) is located in Okanogan County, Washington. Okanogan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/okanogan-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98841? ▼
ZIP code 98841 in Omak, WA has a population of 9,197 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98841? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98841 is $71,809, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98841? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98841 is $274,000, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98841? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98841 is White at 67.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98841? ▼
ZIP code 98841 has 251 business establishments employing approximately 3,161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98841? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98841 are: Retail trade (42), Health care and social assistance (40), Construction (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98841? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98841 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 98841? ▼
In ZIP code 98841, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 98841? ▼
In ZIP code 98841, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98841? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98841 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Omak, WA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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