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 Low-density area
- $71,809
- Median income Near-median income area
- $274,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98841 (Omak, WA) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 274.1 in 2023 to 299.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98841 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington, home to 9,197 residents across 988.9 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98841 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,809 (21% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,588. The poverty rate is 22.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $274,000 (46% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $889; owner occupancy is 70.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Washington and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 98841.
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 98841
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omak, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98841.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 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 98841, Omak, 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
9,197
Population
988.9
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98841?
42.5
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
5.5%
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?
$71,809
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$33,588
Per Capita Income
22.0%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98841 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Omak, 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)
$71,809 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,311housing units
4,311
Total Housing Units
3,769
Occupied Units
542
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,000
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98841, 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 (9,197 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 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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