98821 ZIP Code — Dryden, WA

Chelan County, Washington

ZIP code 98821 is located in Dryden, Washington, within Chelan County. It covers approximately 1.32 square miles and serves a population of 646 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98821

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 79%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $126,579.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

646

population

1.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98821 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98821

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98821. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dryden	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	646
Population density	489 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	1.32 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	47.5409
Longitude	-120.5606
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	0.0%	41.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	96.7%	22.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.7%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

646

Population

489

People per sq mi

54.3

Median age

$126,579

Median household income

$43,962

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

20.8%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

131

25–34

45–54

118

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	646	100.0%
65 and over	52	8.0%
Median age	54.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.8%

Hispanic or Latino 17.6%

Other race 17.6%

Group	Count	%
White	508	64.8%
Hispanic or Latino	138	17.6%
Other race	138	17.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	41.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	96.7%	22.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.7%	10.6%

$100k–$150k 79.2%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
$100k–$150k	79.2%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$126,579

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 26.1%

$300k–$500k 73.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	20.8%
Renter occupied	79.2%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	79.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	20.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	79.2%
2 bedrooms	15.4%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	5.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	100.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	94.6%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	12	5.4%
Cohabiting couple	175	79.2%
Male householder, no spouse	34	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	20.8%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.1%	52.9%
Married	29.9%	6.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	54.0%	40.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 50.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 43.2%

Education & healthcare 38.8%

Other services 7.8%

Professional & management 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	82.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.5%
Government	38.8%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	15.3%
Carpool	82.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

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	20.8%
Retirement income	94.6%
Supplemental Security	15.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	27.3%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.0%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.2%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.1%
Public insurance	14.4%
No insurance	17.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	646	100.0%
Spanish	69	10.7%
Other Indo-European	69	10.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	508	78.6%
Born in same state	508	78.6%
Born in different state	219	33.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	138	21.4%
Not a US citizen	10	7.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	508	78.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98821

What city is ZIP code 98821 in?

ZIP code 98821 is primarily assigned to Dryden, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98821 in?

ZIP code 98821 falls within Chelan County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98821 mostly rentals?

79% of occupied units in ZIP code 98821 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98821?

The median household income in ZIP code 98821 is $126,579, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 98821?

ZIP code 98821 has an estimated population of 646 residents, with a density of 489 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98821 in?

ZIP code 98821 observes the PST timezone.