Oroville, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98844
Okanogan County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,740
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $44,201
- Median income Below-median income area
- $293,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oroville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98844 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 98844 (Oroville, WA) rose +15.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 305.3 in 2023 to 351.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98844 covers 861.8 square miles in Oroville, Okanogan County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,740 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98844 reports a modest median household income of $44,201 (51% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,451. The poverty rate is 34.7%, 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 $293,800 (43% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $759; owner occupancy is 75.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, 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 98844.
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 98844
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oroville, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98844.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 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 98844, Oroville, 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
4,740
Population
861.8
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98844?
48.0
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
12.6%
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?
$44,201
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$34,451
Per Capita Income
34.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98844 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Oroville, 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)
$44,201 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
3,015housing units
3,015
Total Housing Units
2,247
Occupied Units
768
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$293,800
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$759
Median Rent
1982
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
+15.0%
YoY Change (2024)
351
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+251%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98844 have increased 15.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +251% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +14.3% | 210 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 246 |
| 2022 | +0.5% | 247 |
| 2023 | +23.5% | 305 |
| 2024 | +15.0% | 351 |
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 93 business establishments in ZIP 98844, employing approximately 505 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,291,000.
93
Businesses
505
Employees
$21.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 18.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.3% |
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 98844, 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 (4,740 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 98844 in?
ZIP code 98844 (Oroville) 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 98844?
ZIP code 98844 in Oroville, WA has a population of 4,740 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98844?
The median household income in ZIP 98844 is $44,201, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98844?
The median home value in ZIP 98844 is $293,800, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98844?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98844 is White at 70.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98844?
ZIP code 98844 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 505 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98844?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98844 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (12), Construction (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98844?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98844 increased by 15.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 251%. 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 98844?
In ZIP code 98844, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 98844?
In ZIP code 98844, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98844?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98844 is 34.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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