98829 ZIP Code — Malott, WA

Okanogan County, Washington

ZIP code 98829 is located in Malott, Washington, within Okanogan County. It covers approximately 70.88 square miles and serves a population of 638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98829

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 $204,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $26,823. Poverty affects 61% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 74% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 98829 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

638

population

70.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98829 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98829

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98829. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Malott	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	638
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	70.88 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	48.2912
Longitude	-119.7520
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	64.4%	52.2%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	13.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

638

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$26,823

Median household income

$16,033

Per capita income

$204,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.9%

Home ownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

211

Housing units

9.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	161	25.2%
18 and over	477	74.8%
65 and over	198	31.0%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Two or more races 31.1%

White 29.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 11.9%

Black or African American 10.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Asian 6.2%

Other race 2.9%

Group	Count	%
Two or more races	215	31.1%
White	206	29.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	82	11.9%
Black or African American	72	10.4%
Hispanic or Latino	53	7.7%
Asian	43	6.2%
Other race	20	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.4%	52.2%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	13.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 18.9%

$10k–$15k 17.7%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 34.9%

$35k–$50k 3.2%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.9%
$10k–$15k	17.7%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	34.9%
$35k–$50k	3.2%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$26,823

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 22.9%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.9%
Renter occupied	28.1%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.7%
Electricity	63.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Wood	19.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	91	36.5%
Cohabiting couple	32	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	52	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	74	29.7%
Households with children under 18	71	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	64.3%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.5%	34.7%
Married	60.9%	34.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.8%	8.6%
Divorced	18.8%	22.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 56.6%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 1.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	12.5%
Kindergarten	6	5.0%
Elementary school	88	73.3%
High school	11	9.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 71.8%

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Retail trade 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.7%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	71.8%
Production & transportation	3.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	24.8%
Carpool	71.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 60.8%

Under 18 years 93.2%

18 and over 49.9%

Married-couple families 27.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	73.9%
Retirement income	36.1%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.9%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.6%
Under 18	23.6%
18–64 years	30.8%
65 and over	49.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	22.6%
Public insurance	73.7%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	582	91.2%
Spanish	40	6.9%
Other Indo-European	12	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	28	4.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	495	77.6%
Born in same state	495	77.6%
Born in different state	307	48.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	143	22.4%
Not a US citizen	8	5.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	54	8.5%
Arab	54	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	48	7.5%
English	8	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98829

What city is ZIP code 98829 in?

ZIP code 98829 is primarily assigned to Malott, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98829 in?

ZIP code 98829 falls within Okanogan County, Washington.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98829?

61% of residents in ZIP code 98829 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98829 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 98829 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98829 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 98829 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98829?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 98829 in?

ZIP code 98829 observes the PST timezone.