98801 ZIP Code
Wenatchee, Washington
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98801 |
| City/Town: | Wenatchee |
| County: | Chelan |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,801 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,800 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,045 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,765 |
| Median Home Value: | $387,500 |
| Land Area: | 153.6 sq miles
397.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.8 sq miles
9.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.4315, -120.3450 |
Population Information (98801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,801 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,554 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,247 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,208 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,351 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,976 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,680 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,942 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,335 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,718 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,455 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,593 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,779 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,404 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,911 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,449 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $387,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,171 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,765 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,009 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 756 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,051 | 59.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,958 | 40.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,644 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,648 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,877 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,013 | 23.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,169 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,986 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,874 | 19.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,077 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,800 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,179 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,887 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,045 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,917 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,078 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 713 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,652 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,675 | 79.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,015 | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,388 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,361 | 65.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 359 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 383 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 314 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 22 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 9,109 | 20.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,253 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 12,836 | 28.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 14,802 | 33.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 12,550 | 28.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,192 | 4.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 324 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 506 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,294 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,750 | 10.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,108 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,870 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,720 | 16.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,679 | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,277 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,481 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,355 | 77.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,638 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 155 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 565 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 647 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,398 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 1,964 | 9.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,330 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,326 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 637 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,235 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,203 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 181 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 904 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,097 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,992 | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,084 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,186 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 939 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 40,251 | 89.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,385 | 58.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 19,956 | 44.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,975 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,594 | 74.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,040 | 35.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,943 | 23.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 814 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 765 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,366 | 13.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,510 | 64.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 490 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 733 | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 870 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 488 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 837 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,686 | 9.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,151 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 46 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,456 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,203 | 12.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,397 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,827 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,407 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,431 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,053 | 11.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,341 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,604 | 14.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 544 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,696 | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,085 | 28.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,294 | 35.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,244 | 18.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 902 | 5.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 592 | 3.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 16,041 | 94.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 19 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 113 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 119 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 115 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,198 | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,311 | 31.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,084 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,416 | 26.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 343 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 191 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 183 | 1.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 452 | 4.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,233 | 22.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,781 | 37.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,571 | 25.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 297 | 3.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,769 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $503 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,171 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (98801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,009 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,993 | 47.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,282 | 19.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,757 | 16.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,923 | 28.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,369 | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,514 | 32.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,373 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,106 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,879 | 51.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 504 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,780 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,428 | 31.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,635 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 584 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 602 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,966 | 46.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,226 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,257 | 21.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,443 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,142 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,226 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,392 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 845 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,719 | 50.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,828 | 38.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,867 | 84.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,462 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,787 | 43.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,505 | 54.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,171 | 18.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 170 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,797 | 86.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 526 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,004 | 1141.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,004 | 1141.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,004 | 1141.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 151 | 28.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 24 | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,371 | 1021.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 269 | 51.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,593 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,765 | 71.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,828 | 28.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 11,100 | 26.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 472 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 231 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,009 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,773 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Wenatchee, WA98801