98817 ZIP Code — Chelan Falls, WA
Chelan County, Washington
ZIP code 98817 is located in Chelan Falls, Washington, within Chelan County. It covers approximately 0.93 square miles and serves a population of 143 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.
143
population
0.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98817 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98817
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98817. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chelan Falls | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 143 |
| Population density | 154 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.93 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.7961 |
| Longitude | -120.0008 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 509 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.0% | 41.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 48.9% | 31.4% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 22.9% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.7% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
143
Population
154
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$0
Median household income
$27,841
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
81.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
47
Housing units
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
22
10–14
12
3
15–19
1
10
20–24
5
11
25–34
6
3
35–44
1
21
55–59
11
24
65–74
13
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 36 | 25.2% |
| 18 and over | 107 | 74.8% |
| 65 and over | 37 | 25.9% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.6%
Hispanic or Latino
11.2%
Other race
11.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 125 | 77.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 11.2% |
| Other race | 18 | 11.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.0% | 41.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 48.9% | 31.4% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 22.9% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.7% | 10.6% |
$25k–$35k
51.7%
$35k–$50k
19.0%
$100k–$150k
29.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 51.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$300k–$500k
63.8%
$500k–$1M
36.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 81.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 51.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 51.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 100.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 28 | 48.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 30 | 51.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 30 | 51.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17 | 29.3% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| Married | 58.7% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 32.6% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
8.9%
HS graduate
33.3%
Some college, no degree
12.2%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
41.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 34 | 100.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
49.2%
Agriculture & mining
29.5%
Retail trade
21.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 78.7% |
| Production & transportation | 21.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.7% |
| Carpool | 27.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 16.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.5 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 29.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| High blood pressure | 28.3% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.6% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 19.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 57.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.0% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 45.5% |
| Under 18 | 94.4% |
| 18–64 years | 15.7% |
| 65 and over | 54.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 25.9% |
| Public insurance | 87.4% |
| No insurance | 12.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 143 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 16 | 11.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 16 | 11.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 125 | 87.4% |
| Born in same state | 125 | 87.4% |
| Born in different state | 112 | 78.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 18 | 12.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 33 | 23.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98817
What city is ZIP code 98817 in?
ZIP code 98817 is primarily assigned to Chelan Falls, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98817 in?
ZIP code 98817 falls within Chelan County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 98817 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 98817 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 98817 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 98817 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 98817?
ZIP code 98817 has an estimated population of 143 residents, with a density of 155 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98817 in?
ZIP code 98817 observes the PST timezone.