Waterville, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98858
Douglas County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,521
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $78,669
- Median income Near-median income area
- $259,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waterville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98858 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 98858 (Waterville, WA) rose +15.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 332.7 in 2023 to 382.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98858 covers 1014.0 square miles in Waterville, Douglas County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,521 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98858 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,669 (13% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,722. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 3.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $259,300 (49% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $894; owner occupancy is 76.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 98858 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 98858
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waterville, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98858.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 98858, Waterville, 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
1,521
Population
1014.0
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98858?
52.4
Median Age
55.7%
Male
44.3%
Female
5.4%
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?
$78,669
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$41,722
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98858 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Waterville, 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)
$78,669 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
875housing units
875
Total Housing Units
746
Occupied Units
129
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,300
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$894
Median Rent
1938
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
+15.1%
YoY Change (2024)
383
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+283%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98858 have increased 15.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +283% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 258 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 297 |
| 2022 | +4.5% | 311 |
| 2023 | +7.1% | 333 |
| 2024 | +15.1% | 383 |
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 34 business establishments in ZIP 98858, employing approximately 177 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,117,000.
34
Businesses
177
Employees
$8.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 14.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98858 vs 98817 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98817 | Chelan Falls, WA | 366 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98858, 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 (1,521 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 98858 in?
ZIP code 98858 (Waterville) is located in Douglas County, Washington. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98858?
ZIP code 98858 in Waterville, WA has a population of 1,521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98858?
The median household income in ZIP 98858 is $78,669, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98858?
The median home value in ZIP 98858 is $259,300, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98858?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98858 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98858?
ZIP code 98858 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98858?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98858 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Finance and insurance (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98858?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98858 increased by 15.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 283%. 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 98858?
In ZIP code 98858, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 98858?
In ZIP code 98858, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98858?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98858 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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