98815 ZIP Code — Cashmere, WA

Chelan County, Washington

ZIP code 98815 is located in Cashmere, Washington, within Chelan County. It covers approximately 97.03 square miles and serves a population of 7,562 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98815

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $477,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The gap between median ($70,437) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

7,562

population

97.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98815 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98815

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98815. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cashmere	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98801 Wenatchee (9.6 mi) 98847 Peshastin (10 mi) 98802 East Wenatchee (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,562
Population density	78 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	97.03 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	47.5359
Longitude	-120.4946
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	509

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	41.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	22.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.7%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

7,562

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$70,437

Median household income

$41,037

Per capita income

$477,500

Median home value

$965

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

2,192

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

210

Under 5

202

278

5–9

268

290

10–14

278

204

15–19

197

141

20–24

135

406

25–34

391

503

35–44

483

527

45–54

507

231

55–59

223

404

60–64

389

334

65–74

321

217

75–84

209

109

85+

105

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,816	24.0%
18 and over	5,746	76.0%
65 and over	1,295	17.1%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.5%

Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

Other race 8.9%

Two or more races 4.8%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,322	73.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,038	12.1%
Other race	763	8.9%
Two or more races	409	4.8%
Asian	48	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	41.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	22.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.7%	10.6%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	13.6%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$70,437

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 29.8%

$500k–$1M 38.6%

$1M+ 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$477,500
Median rent / month	$965
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	19.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	94.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.1%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,510	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	211	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	485	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	552	20.0%
Households with children under 18	946	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	818	29.7%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	21.5%
Married	53.9%	48.9%
Separated	2.7%	2.4%
Widowed	5.3%	11.3%
Divorced	10.1%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 26.2%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	135	7.5%
Kindergarten	97	5.4%
Elementary school	874	48.9%
High school	392	21.9%
College / grad school	291	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Agriculture & mining 15.0%

Retail trade 11.7%

Construction 8.0%

Professional & management 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Other services 4.4%

Public administration 3.5%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	24.6%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 11.4%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 5.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.2%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.6%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	406	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,150	94.6%
Spanish	662	9.3%
Other Indo-European	614	8.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	48	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,694	88.5%
Born in same state	6,580	87.0%
Born in different state	4,711	62.3%
Foreign born	114	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	868	11.5%
Not a US citizen	429	49.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	905	12%
Italian	684	9%
Arab	633	8.4%
Polish	375	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	120	1.6%
Dutch	23	0.3%
German	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	95.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98815

What city is ZIP code 98815 in?

ZIP code 98815 is primarily assigned to Cashmere, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98815 in?

ZIP code 98815 falls within Chelan County, Washington.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98815?

The median home value in ZIP code 98815 is $477,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 98815?

ZIP code 98815 has an estimated population of 7,562 residents, with a density of 78 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98815?

The median household income in ZIP code 98815 is $70,437, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 98815 in?

ZIP code 98815 observes the PST timezone.