ZIP Code 98856 Demographics

Okanogan County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98856 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,497

↓ 94.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$69,896

↑ +20.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$425,800

↑ +69.6% vs county

Median Age

48.3 yrs

↓ +12.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

9.7%

↓ +67.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98856 compares to Okanogan County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98856 $70k Okanogan $58k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98856 $426k Okanogan $251k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

26.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

68.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$862

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98856 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$425,800
Down Payment (20%)$85,160
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,703P&I: $2153 | Tax: $426 | Ins: $124
Rent (Local Median)
$862
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,841/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98856, sorted by distance.

98852 16.0 mi away chelan county 98831 30.8 mi away chelan county

About Okanogan County

Okanogan County is located in Washington and has a total population of 42,336. The county's median household income is $58,218 and median home value is $251,100. ZIP code 98856 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Okanogan 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.