Peshastin, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98847

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

1,920
5/sq mi
$68,814
Median income
$380,100
Median home value
34.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Peshastin pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98847 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98847 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 417.4 square miles in Peshastin, Chelan County, Washington. The area is home to 1,920 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 98847 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98847 sits at $68,814 (24% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $43,716. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $380,100 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $858 per month, and 60.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98847 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, 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 98847 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 98847

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98847.

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 98847, Peshastin, 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

1,920

Population

417.4

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98847?

39.6

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 71.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%

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?

$68,814

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$43,716

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98847 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,814 45th percentile higher than 45% 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

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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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,072

Total Housing Units

705

Occupied Units

367

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.3%
Renter 39.7%

$380,100

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$858

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 98847, employing approximately 414 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,805,000.

46

Businesses

414

Employees

$17.8M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 21.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 6 13.0%
Wholesale trade 4 8.7%
Retail trade 3 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 6.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
98821 Dryden, WA 519 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98847 in?
ZIP code 98847 (Peshastin) 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 98847?
ZIP code 98847 in Peshastin, WA has a population of 1,920 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98847?
The median household income in ZIP 98847 is $68,814, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98847?
The median home value in ZIP 98847 is $380,100, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98847?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98847 is White at 71.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98847?
ZIP code 98847 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 414 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98847?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98847 are: Construction (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98847?
In ZIP code 98847, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.5% 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 98847?
In ZIP code 98847, approximately 60.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98847?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98847 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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