PlainZIP

Stehekin, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98852

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

104
0/sq mi
$47,750
Median income
$537,500
Median home value
31.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stehekin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98852 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98852 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stehekin, Chelan County, Washington, home to just 104 residents across 520.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98852 reports a modest median household income of $47,750 (47% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $31,907. Local economic indicators show a 29.5% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $537,500 (5% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.6, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 98852's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 →

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 98852, Stehekin, 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

104

Population

520.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98852?

65.6

Median Age

29.5%

Male

70.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
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 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$47,750

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$31,907

Per Capita Income

29.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98852 ranks nationally

Stehekin, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,750 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%

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

What does housing look like?

132

Total Housing Units

23

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$537,500

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 98852, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,480,000.

13

Businesses

24

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 38.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 23.1%

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

Chelan County Stehekin, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98852 in? ▼
ZIP code 98852 (Stehekin) 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 98852? ▼
ZIP code 98852 in Stehekin, WA has a population of 104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98852? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98852 is $47,750, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98852? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98852 is $537,500, which is 93% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98852? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98852 is White at 90.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98852? ▼
ZIP code 98852 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98852? ▼
In ZIP code 98852, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% 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 98852? ▼
In ZIP code 98852, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98852? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98852 is 29.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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