ZIP Code 98826 Demographics

Chelan County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98826 compared to county averages.

Total Population

7,689

↓ 90.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$80,742

↑ +12.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$583,400

↑ +41.5% vs county

Median Age

56.6 yrs

↓ +41.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.7%

↑ 49.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98826 compares to Chelan County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98826 $81k Chelan $72k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98826 $583k Chelan $412k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

27.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

72.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,155

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98826 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$583,400
Down Payment (20%)$116,680
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$3,703P&I: $2950 | Tax: $583 | Ins: $170
Rent (Local Median)
$1,155
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $2,548/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98826, sorted by distance.

98821 21.3 mi away chelan county 98815 27.5 mi away chelan county 98836 29.3 mi away chelan county

About Chelan County

Chelan County is located in Washington and has a total population of 79,076. The county's median household income is $71,876 and median home value is $412,300. ZIP code 98826 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Chelan County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.