98828 ZIP Code — Malaga, WA

Chelan County, Washington

ZIP code 98828 is located in Malaga, Washington, within Chelan County. It covers approximately 61.39 square miles and serves a population of 2,075 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98828

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $342,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,492. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 98828 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,075

population

61.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98828 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98828

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Malaga	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98850 Rock Island (7.9 mi) 98801 Wenatchee (11.1 mi) 98802 East Wenatchee (11.9 mi) 98845 Palisades (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,075
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	61.39 sq mi
Water area	1.62 sq mi
Latitude	47.3212
Longitude	-120.1929
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	39.5%	41.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	22.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.7%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,075

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$76,492

Median household income

$38,347

Per capita income

$342,500

Median home value

$1,586

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

725

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

167

25–34

169

150

35–44

152

117

45–54

118

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	481	23.2%
18 and over	1,594	76.8%
65 and over	375	18.1%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.6%

Hispanic or Latino 26.3%

Other race 22.7%

Two or more races 5.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,283	45.6%
Hispanic or Latino	740	26.3%
Other race	639	22.7%
Two or more races	153	5.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	41.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	22.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.7%	10.6%

Under $10k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 19.9%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	19.9%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	15.7%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$76,492

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 45.7%

$500k–$1M 17.5%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$342,500
Median rent / month	$1,586
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	63.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	25.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.4%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	32.9%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	62.7%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	45.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	96.9%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	411	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	36	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	175	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	192	23.6%
Households with children under 18	227	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	265	32.6%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	23.5%
Married	53.3%	54.5%
Separated	0.0%	4.3%
Widowed	4.1%	10.2%
Divorced	20.1%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 28.7%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	2.6%
Kindergarten	8	1.6%
Elementary school	270	53.6%
High school	87	17.3%
College / grad school	126	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Agriculture & mining 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.2%

Wholesale trade 14.0%

Retail trade 13.8%

Construction 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Professional & management 3.1%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Other services 2.1%

Public administration 1.7%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	31.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.1%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	13.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.0%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.8%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	170	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	16.8%
18–64 years	28.0%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,969	94.9%
Spanish	191	9.7%
Other Indo-European	184	9.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,653	79.7%
Born in same state	1,605	77.3%
Born in different state	1,090	52.5%
Foreign born	48	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	422	20.3%
Not a US citizen	216	51.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	158	7.6%
French	138	6.7%
Italian	117	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	75	3.6%
Polish	60	2.9%
Dutch	58	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98828

What city is ZIP code 98828 in?

ZIP code 98828 is primarily assigned to Malaga, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98828 in?

ZIP code 98828 falls within Chelan County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98828 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 98828 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98828 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 98828 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98828 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 98828 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98828?

The median home value in ZIP code 98828 is $342,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 98828 in?

ZIP code 98828 observes the PST timezone.