Twisp, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98856
Okanogan County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,464
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,089
- Median income Near-median income area
- $484,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Twisp pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98856 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98856 covers 1173.3 square miles in Twisp, Okanogan County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,464 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98856 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,089 (23% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,730. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $484,600 (5% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $846; 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, 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 98856.
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 98856
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Twisp, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98856.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 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 98856, Twisp, 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
2,464
Population
1173.3
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98856?
45.4
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
5.0%
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?
$70,089
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$36,730
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98856 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Twisp, 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)
$70,089 29th percentile higher than 29% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,646housing units
1,646
Total Housing Units
1,316
Occupied Units
330
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$484,600
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$846
Median Rent
1986
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
+15.2%
YoY Change (2023)
346
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+246%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98856 have increased 15.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.7% | 197 |
| 2020 | +11.5% | 220 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 252 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 300 |
| 2023 | +15.2% | 346 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 162 business establishments in ZIP 98856, employing approximately 662 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,140,000.
162
Businesses
662
Employees
$30.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 21.0% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 7.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
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 98856, 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 (2,464 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 98856 in?
ZIP code 98856 (Twisp) 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 98856?
ZIP code 98856 in Twisp, WA has a population of 2,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98856?
The median household income in ZIP 98856 is $70,089, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98856?
The median home value in ZIP 98856 is $484,600, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98856?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98856 is White at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98856?
ZIP code 98856 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 662 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98856?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98856 are: Construction (34), Retail trade (19), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98856?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98856 increased by 15.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. 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 98856?
In ZIP code 98856, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.0% 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 98856?
In ZIP code 98856, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98856?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98856 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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