98822 ZIP Code — Entiat, WA

Chelan County, Washington

ZIP code 98822 is located in Entiat, Washington, within Chelan County. It covers approximately 436.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,983 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98822

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 $302,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,000. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 39% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 98822 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,983

population

436.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98822 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98822

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98822. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Entiat	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98816 Chelan (15.4 mi) 98831 Manson (16.7 mi) 98826 Leavenworth (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,983
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	436.96 sq mi
Water area	2.16 sq mi
Latitude	47.8854
Longitude	-120.4708
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	51.5%	41.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	22.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.7%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,983

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$83,000

Median household income

$38,981

Per capita income

$302,100

Median home value

$1,076

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

750

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

146

35–44

162

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	308	15.5%
18 and over	1,675	84.5%
65 and over	364	18.4%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.2%

Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

Other race 10.6%

Two or more races 7.8%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,522	66.2%
Hispanic or Latino	317	13.8%
Other race	244	10.6%
Two or more races	179	7.8%
Asian	15	0.7%
Black or African American	12	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	41.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	22.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.7%	10.6%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$150k–$200k	15.0%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$83,000

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 24.7%

$500k–$1M 22.9%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$302,100
Median rent / month	$1,076
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	19.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.9%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	20.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	93.6%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	341	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	90	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	131	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	172	23.4%
Households with children under 18	183	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	238	32.4%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.5%	32.9%
Married	45.5%	40.5%
Separated	0.2%	1.3%
Widowed	12.1%	10.1%
Divorced	7.7%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.3%
Kindergarten	12	3.0%
Elementary school	174	43.7%
High school	87	21.9%
College / grad school	124	31.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Construction 12.3%

Retail trade 9.6%

Professional & management 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Public administration 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Other services 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	3.7%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 1.0%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 4.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.1%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	158	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	53.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.1%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,952	98.4%
Spanish	116	5.9%
Other Indo-European	116	5.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,784	90.0%
Born in same state	1,743	87.9%
Born in different state	1,056	53.3%
Foreign born	41	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	199	10.0%
Not a US citizen	116	58.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	343	17.3%
French	273	13.8%
Arab	53	2.7%
German	51	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	47	2.4%
English	12	0.6%
Dutch	4	0.2%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98822

What city is ZIP code 98822 in?

ZIP code 98822 is primarily assigned to Entiat, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98822 in?

ZIP code 98822 falls within Chelan County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98822 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 98822 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98822 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 98822 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 98822?

ZIP code 98822 has an estimated population of 1,983 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98822?

The median home value in ZIP code 98822 is $302,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 98822 in?

ZIP code 98822 observes the PST timezone.